explorer series gx1600 and gx1700 owner's manual

GX1600/GX1700

EXPLORER SERIES GX1600 and GX1700

25 Watt VHF/FMMarine Transceiver

Owner's Manual Ultra thin and compact rear case design (3.5” depth) Meets ITU-R M493-13 Class D DSC (Digital Selective Calling) Integrated 12 Channel WAAS GPS receiver (GX1700) GPS antenna built-in to the front panel allows reception when bracket or flush mounted

(GX1700) Navigation to a DSC Distress Call with compass page DSC test call and Auto DSC channel change selection Automatically poll the GPS position of up to 4 ships using DSC Enter, Save, and Navigation to a waypoint with Compass page * Navigation (LAT/LON, SOG, and COG) information shown on display * Submersible JIS-8 class 1.5M (4.92Ft) for 30 minutes Noise canceling microphone with channel selection, 16/9 and H/L keys NOAA weather channel selection with alert Programmable Scan, Priority Scan, and Dual Watch Preset key stores up to 10 favorite channels, with scan function Oversized dot matrix display with customizable channel names and GPS Compass display NMEA Input and Output of GPS information to other NMEA compatible devices Programmable soft keys Capable of connecting to a Second Station Remote-Access Microphone CMP30 Die-cast chassis Dimensions: 5.9” W x 3.4” H x 3.6” D Flush mount cutout: 5.4” W x 2.8” H x 2.6” D 3 Year Waterproof Warranty * When connected to an optional GPS for GX1600

EXPLORER GPS GX1700

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TABLE OF CONTENTSQuick Reference Guide ...............................................................................41 GENERAL INFORMATION .....................................................................52 PACKING LIST .......................................................................................53 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ...................................................................54 ON-LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION

(in USA or Canada only) .......................................................................65 GETTING STARTED...............................................................................7

5.1 PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS .............................................75.2 ABOUT VHF RADIO ....................................................................75.3 SELECTING AN ANTENNA .........................................................75.4 COAXIAL CABLE .........................................................................85.5 EMERGENCY (CHANNEL 16 USE) ............................................85.6 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL (CHANNEL 16 OR 9)..................95.7 MAKING TELEPHONE CALLS ..................................................105.8 OPERATING ON CHANNELS 13 AND 67 .................................105.9 AUTOMATED RADIO CHECK SERVICE ...............................10

6 INSTALLATION ....................................................................................126.1 SAFETY / WARNING INFORMATION .......................................126.2 LOCATION .................................................................................126.3 MOUNTING THE RADIO ...........................................................13

6.3.1 Supplied Mounting Bracket ..............................................136.3.2 Optional MMB-97 Flush Mount Bracket ...........................14

6.4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS .................................................156.5 ACCESSORY CABLE ................................................................16

6.5.1 GX1700 Internal GPS (DSC Output to a Chart Plotter) (RS422 Connections) ....................................................17

6.5.2 GX1600 and GX1700 Connection to External GPS or Chart Plotter (for GPS) (RS422 Connections) .........................17

6.6 CHECKING GPS STATUS .........................................................206.7 CHANGING THE GPS TIME .....................................................216.8 CHANGING THE TIME AREA....................................................226.9 CHANGING THE TIME DISPLAY ..............................................226.10 CHANGING COG TO TRUE OR MAGNETIC ..........................236.11 OPTIONAL RAM3 (CMP30) INSTALLATION ............................23

6.11.1 Connecting an External Speaker to the RAM3 Mic Cable .............................................................................25

6.11.2 External Speaker AF Selection ......................................257 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ..........................................................26

7.1 FRONT PANEL ..........................................................................267.2 REAR PANEL .............................................................................287.3 MICROPHONE ..........................................................................29

8 BASIC OPERATION .............................................................................308.1 RECEPTION ..............................................................................308.2 TRANSMISSION ........................................................................308.3 TRANSMIT TIME - OUT TIMER (TOT) ......................................308.4 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USE ..........................................318.5 DISPLAY TYPE ..........................................................................318.6 USA, CANADA, AND INTERNATIONAL MODE ........................328.7 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS ..................................................32

8.7.1 NOAA Weather Alert ........................................................328.7.2 NOAA Weather Alert Testing ............................................33

8.8 DUAL WATCH (TO CHANNEL 16) ............................................338.9 SCANNING ................................................................................34

8.9.1 Scan Type Selection ........................................................348.9.2 Scan and P-Scan Memory Programming ........................348.9.3 Memory Scanning (M-SCAN) ..........................................358.9.4 Priority Scanning (P-SCAN) .............................................35

8.10 PRESET CHANNELS (0 ~ 9): INSTANT ACCESS ...................368.10.1 Preset Channel Programming .........................................368.10.2 Operation ........................................................................368.10.3 Deleting a Preset Channel ..............................................36

8.11 INTERCOM OPERATION ..........................................................37

8.11.1 Communication ..............................................................378.11.2 Calling ............................................................................37

9 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING ..........................................................389.1 GENERAL ..................................................................................389.2 MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY (MMSI) ....................38

9.2.1 What is an MMSI? ............................................................389.2.2 Programming the MMSI ....................................................39

9.3 DSC DISTRESS ALERT ............................................................409.3.1 Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert ....................................409.3.2 Receiving a DSC Distress Call ........................................43

9.4 ALL SHIPS CALL .......................................................................459.4.1 Transmitting an All Ships Call ..........................................459.4.2 Receiving an All Ships Call ..............................................46

9.5 INDIVIDUAL CALL .....................................................................479.5.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory ............479.5.2 Setting up the Individual Call Reply .................................489.5.3 Setting up the Individual Call Acknowledgment ...............499.5.4 Transmitting an Individual Call .........................................509.5.5 Receiving an Individual Call .............................................529.5.6 Setting up the Individual Call Ringer ................................53

9.6 GROUP CALL ............................................................................559.6.1 Setting up the Group Call .................................................559.6.2 Transmitting a Group Call ................................................579.6.3 Receiving a Group Call ....................................................599.6.4 Setting up the Group Call Ringer .....................................60

9.7 POSITION REQUEST ...............................................................619.7.1 Setting up the Position Reply ...........................................619.7.2 Transmitting a Position Request to Another Vessel .........629.7.3 Receiving a Position Request ..........................................649.7.4 Setting up the Position Request Ringer ...........................65

9.8 POSITION REPORT ..................................................................669.8.1 Transmitting a DSC Position Report Call .........................669.8.2 Receiving a DSC Position Report Call .............................689.8.3 Navigating to a Position Report .......................................689.8.4 Stopping Navigation to Position Report ...........................699.8.5 Saving a Position Report Call as a Waypoint...................699.8.6 Navigating to a Saved Waypoint ......................................699.8.7 Stopping Navigation to a Saved Waypoint .......................709.8.8 Setting up the Position Report Ringer ..............................70

9.9 MANUAL INPUTTING A GPS POSITION (LAT/LON) ................719.10 AUTO POS POLLING ................................................................72

9.10.1 Setting up the Polling Time Interval ...............................729.10.2 Selecting Stations to be Automatically Polled (Tracked) 729.10.3 Enable/Disable Auto POS Polling .................................73

9.11 DSC TEST CALL .......................................................................749.11.1 Programming MMSI into Individual/Position Call

Directory ........................................................................749.11.2 DSC Test Call by using Individual/Position Call

Directory ........................................................................749.11.3 DSC Test Call by Manually Entering a MMSI .................75

9.12 POLLING CALL..........................................................................769.12.1 Transmitting a Polling Call to Another Vessel ................769.12.2 Receiving a Polling Call .................................................77

9.13 DSC LOG OPERATION .............................................................789.13.1 Reviewing and Resending a Transmitted Logged Call ..789.13.2 Reviewing DSC Distress Logged Calls ..........................799.13.3 Reviewing Other Logged Calls ......................................799.13.4 Deleting a Call from the “DSC LOG” Directory ..............80

10 GENERAL SETUP ................................................................................8110.1 DISPLAY ....................................................................................8110.2 DIMMER ADJUSTING ...............................................................8210.3 CONTRAST ...............................................................................82

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TABLE OF CONTENTS10.4 UNIT OF MEASURE ..................................................................8310.5 MAGNETIC ................................................................................8410.6 KEY BEEP .................................................................................8410.7 STATION NAME.........................................................................8510.8 SOFT KEYS ...............................................................................86

10.8.1 Selecting the Number of Soft Keys .................................8610.8.2 Assigning Soft Keys ........................................................8610.8.3 Selecting How Long the Soft Keys are Shown ...............87

11 CHANNEL FUNCTION SETUP ............................................................8811.1 CHANNEL GROUP

(USA, CANADA or INTERNATIONAL BAND SELECTION) ...........8811.2 SCAN MEMORY CHANNEL ......................................................8811.3 SCAN TYPE ...............................................................................8911.4 SCAN RESUME .........................................................................9011.5 PRIORITY CHANNEL ................................................................9111.6 WEATHER ALERT .....................................................................9111.7 CHANNEL NAME.......................................................................92

12 DSC SETUP ..........................................................................................9312.1 INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORY ..........................................................9312.2 INDIVIDUAL REPLY ....................................................................9312.3 INDIVIDUAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT ...........................................9312.4 INDIVIDUAL RINGER .................................................................9312.5 GROUP DIRECTORY .................................................................9312.6 POSITION REPLY .......................................................................9412.7 AUTO POSITION INTERVAL ......................................................9412.8 DSC BEEP ..................................................................................9412.9 AUTO CHANNEL SWITCH TIME ................................................9512.10 NO ACTION TIMER ON MENU OPERATION...........................9512.11 NO ACTION TIMER ON DSC OPERATION ..............................9612.12 NO ACTION TIMER ON DISTRESS OPERATION ...................96

13 WAYPOINTS .........................................................................................9713.1 MARKING A POSITION .............................................................9713.2 ADDING A WAYPOINT ..............................................................9813.3 EDITING A WAYPOINT ..............................................................9913.4 DELETING A WAYPOINT ........................................................10013.5 SAVING A DSC POSITION CALL AS A WAYPOINT ................10013.6 NAVIGATING TO A SAVED WAYPOINT ..................................10113.7 STOP NAVIGATING TO A WAYPOINT ....................................10113.8 WAYPOINT SETUP .................................................................102

13.8.1 Waypoint Range Selection ...........................................10213.8.2 Direction Selection .......................................................102

14 GPS SETUP ........................................................................................10314.1 UNIT POWER (GX1700) ...........................................................10314.2 COORDINATE SYSTEM ...........................................................10414.3 PINNING (GX1700) ...................................................................10414.4 TIME OFFSET ...........................................................................10514.5 TIME AREA ...............................................................................10514.6 TIME DISPLAY ..........................................................................10514.7 MAGNETIC ...............................................................................10514.8 POSITION INPUT .....................................................................10514.9 GPS SELECTION (GX1700) .....................................................10514.10 SBAS (Satellite Based Augmentation System)

(GX1700) .................................................................................10614.11 NMEA OUTPUT (GX1700) ......................................................107

15 RAM3 (CMP30) REMOTE MIC OPERATION.....................................10815.1 REMOTE MIC CONTROLS .....................................................10815.2 ASSIGNING SOFT KEYS ........................................................110

16 MAINTENANCE .................................................................................. 11216.1 REPLACEMENT PARTS .........................................................11216.2 FACTORY SERVICE ...............................................................11316.3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART ................................................114

17 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS................................................................ 115

18 WARRANTY........................................................................................12119 RESET PROCEDURES ......................................................................125

19.1 MEMORY CLEAR ....................................................................12519.2 MICROPROCESSOR RESET .................................................125

20 SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................12620.1 GENERAL .................................................................................12620.2 TRANSMITTER .........................................................................12620.3 RECEIVER ................................................................................12720.4 GPS UNIT (GX1700) .................................................................12720.5 NMEA INPUT/OUTPUT .............................................................12720.6 DIMENSIONS ............................................................................128

21 FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATION ..............................................13021.1 STATION LICENSE..................................................................13021.2 RADIO CALL SIGN ..................................................................13021.3 CANADIAN SHIP STATION LICENSING .................................13021.4 FCC / INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATION ...........................130

22 FCC NOTICE ......................................................................................131

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Quick RefeRence GuideThe GX1600 and GX1700 are equipped with the E2O (Easy-To-Operate) system. You can do the basic operation in numerical order in the illustration below.

Press and hold the button to turn on or off the radio. Rotate the SQL knob counter clockwise to unsquelch the radio. Rotate the VOL knob to adjust the speaker audio volume. Rotate the SQL knob clockwise to the point where the noise not heard

from the speaker. Press the / (or microphones / ) button to select the

operating channel.Press the (or microphones ) button to toggle the transmit power

between High (25W) and Low (1W). Press the (or microphones ) button to recall channel 16. Press and hold the (or microphones ) button to recall channel 9. Press again to revert to the last selected channel.� Place your mouth about 1/2 inch away from Mic hole and speak in a

normal voice level while pressing the PTT switch.

Mic HOLe

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1 GENERAL INFORMATIONThe STANDARD HORIZON EXPLORER Series GX1600 and GX1700 marine VHF/FM marine transceivers are capable of ITU-R 493-13 DSC (Digital Selective Calling) class D operation. The class D operation allows continuous receiving of digital selective calling functions on channel 70 even if the radio is receiving a call. The GX1600 and GX1700 VHFs operate on all currently-allocated marine channels which are switchable for USA, International, or Canadian regulations. Emergency channel 16 can be immediately selected from any channel by pressing the red key. NOAA Weather channels can also be accessed immediately by pressing the soft key.

The GX1600 and GX1700 can be operated from 11 to 16 VDC and have a switchable RF output power of 1 watt or 25 watts.

Other features of the GX1600 and GX1700 VHF’s include: Slim design only 3.5” deep, noise canceling microphone with controls, optional RAM3 second station remote-control microphone with display, intercom between radio and optional RAM3, scanning, priority scanning, dual watch, DSC position polling up to 4 vessels, high and low voltage warning, and GPS repeatability.

In addition, the GX1700 integrates a 12-channel internal GPS receiver.

2 PACKING LISTWhen the package containing the transceiver is first opened, please check it for the following contents:

GX1600 or GX1700 Transceiver Power Cord with Fuse Holder Mounting Bracket and hardware Owner’s Manual DSC Warning Sticker Flush Mount Template

3 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESHC1600 ............................................................................ Dust Cover (White)MMB-97 ..........................................................................Flush-Mount BracketCMP30B/W ...............Remote-Access Microphone (RAM3 Mic, Black/White)CT-100 ................................................23-foot Extension Cable for RAM3 MicMLS-310 ............ 10W amplified External Speaker with on/off Volume controlMLS-300 ..................................................................... External Loud SpeakerQ7000619A .....................................External GPS antenna with 30Ft of cable

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4 ON-LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATION (in USA or Canada only)

Please visit www.standardhorizon.com to register the GX1600/GX1700 marine VHF. It should be noted that visiting the website from time to time may be beneficial to you, as new products are released they will appear on the STANDARD HORIZON website.

PRODUCT SUPPORT INQUIRIES

If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the GX1600/GX1700, you can visit the STANDARD HORIZON website to send an E-Mail ([email protected]) or contact the Product Support team at (800) 767-2450 M-F 8:00AM to 5:00PM PST.

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5 GETTING STARTED5.1 PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONSThe FCC prohibits the following communications:

• False distress or emergency messages:• Messages to “any boat” except in emergencies and radio tests;• Messages to or from a vessel on land;• Transmission while on land;• Obscene, indecent, or profane language (potential fine of $10,000).

5.2 ABOUT VHF RADIOThe radio frequencies used in the VHF marine band lie between 156 and 158 MHz with some shore stations available between 161 and 163 MHz. The marine VHF band provides communications over distances that are essen-tially “line of sight” (VHF signals do not travel well through objects such as buildings, hills or trees). Actual transmission range depends much more on antenna type, gain and height than on the power output of the transmitter. On a fixed mount 25W radio transmission expected distances can be greater than 15 miles.

5.3 SELECTING AN ANTENNAMarine antennas are made to radiate signals equally in all horizontal direc-tions, but not straight up. The objective of a marine antenna is to enhance the signal toward the horizon. The degree to which this is accomplished is called the antenna’s gain. It is measured in decibels (dB) and is one of the major factors in choosing an antenna. In terms of effective radiated power (ERP), antennas are rated on the basis of how much gain they have over a theoretical antenna with zero gain. A 3 foot, 3dB gain antenna represents twice as much gain over the imaginary antenna.

Typically a 3 foot 3dB gain stainless steel whip is used on a sailboat mast. The longer 8 foot 6dB fiberglass whip is primarily used on power boats that require the additional gain.

3dB

6dB

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5.4 COAXIAL CABLEVHF antennas are connected to the transceiver by means of a coaxial cable – a shielded transmission line. Coaxial cable is specified by it’s diameter and construction.

For runs less than 20 feet, RG-58/U, about 1/4 inch in diameter is a good choice. For runs over 20 feet but less than 50 feet, the larger RG-8X or RG-213/U should be used for cable runs over 50 feet RG-8X should be used. For installation of the connector onto the coaxial cable refer to the figure below.

To get your coax cable through a fitting and into your boat’s interior, you may have to cut off the end plug and reattach it later. You can do this if you follow the directions that come with the connector. Be sure to make good soldered connections.

5.5 EMERGENCY (CHANNEL 16 USE)Channel 16 is known as the Hail and Distress Channel. An emergency may be defined as a threat to life or property. In such instances, be sure the transceiver is on and set to CHANNEL 16. Then use the following proce-dure:

1. Press the microphone push-to-talk switch and say “Mayday, Mayday, Mayday. This is , , ” (your vessel’s name).

2. Then repeat once: “Mayday, ” (your vessel’s name).3. Now report your position in latitude/longitude, or by giving a true or

magnetic bearing (state which) to a well-known landmark such as a navi-gation aid or geographic feature such as an island or harbor entry.

4. Explain the nature of your distress (sinking, collision, aground, fire, heart attack, life-threatening injury, etc.).

5. State the kind of assistance your desire (pumps, medical aid, etc.).

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6. Report the number of persons aboard and condition of any injured.7. Estimate the present seaworthiness and condition of your vessel.8. Give your vessel’s description: length, design (power or sail), color and

other distinguishing marks. The total transmission should not exceed 1 minute.

9. End the message by saying “OVER”. Release the microphone button and listen.

10. If there is no answer, repeat the above procedure. If there is still no response, try another channel.

NOTE

The GX1600 and GX1700 have DSC distress calling, that can trans-mit a distress call digitally to all ships with compatible DSC radios. Refer to section “9 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING”.

5.6 CALLING ANOTHER VESSEL (CHANNEL 16 OR 9)Channel 16 may be used for initial contact (hailing) with another vessel. However, its most important use is for emergency messages. This channel must be monitored at all times except when actually using another channel.

Channel 16 is monitored by the U.S. and Canadian Coast Guards and by other vessels. Use of channel 16 for hailing must be limited to initial contact only. Calling should not exceed 30 seconds, but may be repeated 3 times at 2-minute intervals. In areas of heavy radio traffic, congestion on channel 16 resulting from its use as a hailing channel can be reduced significantly in U.S. 0waters by using channel 9 as the initial contact (hailing) channel for non-emergency communications. Also hailing on channel 9, the calling time should not exceed 30 seconds but may be repeated 3 times at 2-minute intervals.

Prior to making contact with another vessel, refer to the channel charts in this manual, and select an appropriate channel for communications after initial contact. For example, Channels 68 and 69 of the U.S. VHF Charts are some of the channels available to non-commercial (recreational) boaters. Monitor your desired channel in advance to make sure you will not be interrupting other traffic, and then go back to either channel 16 or 9 for your initial contact.

When the hailing channel (16 or 9) is clear, press the PTT button on the mic and state the name of the other vessel you wish to call and then “this is” followed by the name of your vessel and your Station License (Call Sign) then release the PTT button on the mic. When the other vessel returns your call, immediately request another channel by pressing the PTT button on

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the mic and saying “go to,” the number of the other channel, say “over” and release the PTT button on the mic. Then switch to the new channel. When the new channel is not busy, call the other vessel.

After a transmission, say “over,” and release the microphone’s push-to-talk (PTT) switch. When all communication with the other vessel is completed, end the last transmission by stating your Call Sign and the word “out.” Note that it is not necessary to state your Call Sign with each transmission, only at the beginning and end of the contact.

Remember to return to Channel 16 when not using another channel. Some radios automatically monitor Channel 16 even when set to other channels or when scanning.

5.7 MAKING TELEPHONE CALLSTo make a radiotelephone call, use a channel designated for this purpose. Check with your local marina to learn which channels are used for radio-telephone traffic. Channels available for such traffic are designated Public Correspondence channels on the channel charts in this manual. Some examples for USA use are the channels 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 84, 85, 86, and 87. Call the marine operator and identify yourself by your vessel’s name, the marine operator will then ask you how you will pay for the call (telephone credit card, collect, etc.) and then link your radio transmission to the tele-phone lines.

The marine telephone company managing the VHF channel you are using may charge a link-up fee in addition to the cost of the call.

5.8 OPERATING ON CHANNELS 13 AND 67Channel 13 is used at docks, bridges and by vessels maneuvering in port. Messages on this channel must concern navigation only, such as meeting and passing in restricted waters.

Channel 67 is used for navigational traffic between vessels.

By regulation, power is normally limited to 1 Watt on these channels. Your radio is programmed to automatically reduce power to this limit on these channels. However, in certain situations it may be necessary to temporarily use a higher power. See page 26 ( key) for means to temporarily over-ride the low-power limit on these two channels.

5.9 AUTOMATED RADIO CHECK SERVICEIn areas across the country, Sea Tow offers boaters a way to conduct radio checks. To use Sea Tow’s free Automated Radio Check service, simply tune

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your VHF radio to the appropriate channel for your location and conduct a radio check as you typically would. Upon releasing your radio’s microphone, the system will play an automated message and relay your transmission back to you, thereby letting you know how your signal will sound to other boaters.

The Automated Radio Check Service is currently available in the areas listed below.

West Coast South CarolinaNewport/LA - Ch. 27 Charleston - Ch. 27San Diego - Ch. 27 Georgetown - Ch. 27Northeast Myrtle Beach - Ch. 27 Central Connecticut - Ch. 24 Gulf of MexicoEastern Connecticut - Ch. 27 Galveston Bay - Ch. 27Southern Connecticut - Ch. 24 Mobile - Ch. 26Portland-Midcoast (Maine) - Ch. 27 New Orleans - Ch. 27Boston - Ch. 27 Pensacola/Orange Beach (Ala.) - Ch. 27Cape and Islands - Ch. 28 GeorgiaSouth Shore (Mass.) - Ch. 26 Brunswick - Ch. 27Rhode Island - Ch. 24 TennesseeCentral Hudson (NY) - Ch. 24 Fort Loudon - Ch. 28Eastern Long Island - Ch. 28 FloridaFreeport (N.Y.) - Ch. 24 Carrabelle/St. Marks - Ch. 26 & 27Great South Bay (N.Y.) - Ch. 27 Charlotte Harbor - Ch. 26Lower New York - Ch. 28 Clearwater/Port Richey - Ch. 26 & 27Huntington (N.Y.) - Ch. 28 Daytona - Ch. 26Port Jefferson - Ch. 27 Destin - Ch. 26 & 27Shinnecock / Moriches (N.Y.) - Ch. 24 & 27 Fort Lauderdale - Ch. 27Services International (Southold) - Ch. 28 Fort Myers - Ch.27Western LI Sound - Ch. 27 Horseshoe Beach - Ch. 26Manasquan (N.J.) - Ch. 24 Islamorada - Ch. 26Northern New Jersey - Ch. 27 Jacksonville - Ch. 27Mid-Atlantic Key Biscayne - Ch. 26Atlantic City (NJ) - Ch. 26 Key Largo - Ch. 27Central New Jersey (NJ) - Ch. 27 Marco Island - Ch. 27Sea Isle / Cape May (NJ) - Ch. 26 Naples - Ch. 26Delaware River (DE) - Ch. 26 Palm Beach - Ch. 26Northern Chesapeake (Md.) - Ch. 27 Panama City - Ch. 27Central Chesapeake (Md.) - Ch. 27 Pensacola - Ch. 26 & 27Lower Chesapeake(Va.) - Ch. 26 Port Canaveral - Ch. 26Hampton Roads (Va.) - Ch. 28 Port St. Joe - Ch. 26North Carolina Sarasota - Ch. 26Albermarle Sound- Ch. 27 Sebastian - Ch. 27Crystal Coast- Ch. 27 St. Augustine - Ch. 26Ocean Isle Beach - Ch. 26 Services International (Summerland Keys) - Ch. 27Oregon Inlet- Ch. 27 Tampa Bay - Ch. 27Pamlico Sound - Ch. 27 Treasure Coast - Ch. 27Wrightsville Beach - Ch. 26 & 27 Venice - Ch. 27Puerto Rico Virgin IslandsPuerto Rico - Ch. 26 & 27 Virgin Islands - Ch. 27

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6 INSTALLATION6.1 SAFETY / WARNING INFORMATIONThis radio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations only where the radio operator must have the knowledge to control the exposure conditions of its passengers and bystanders by maintaining the minimum separation distance of 3 feet (1 m). Failure to observe these restrictions will result in exceeding the FCC RF exposure limits.

Antenna Installation:The antenna must be located at least 3 feet (1 m) away from passengers in order to comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements.

6.2 LOCATIONThe radio can be mounted at any angle. Choose a mounting location that:

• is far enough from any compass to avoid any deviation in compass reading due to the speaker magnet

• provides accessibility to the front panel controls• allows connection to a power source and an antenna• has nearby space for installation of a microphone hanger• is at least 3 feet (1 m) away from the radio’s antenna.• the signal from the GPS satellite can receive sufficiently (GX1700).

Note: To insure the radio does not affect the compass or radios performance is not affected by the antenna location, temporarily connect the radio in the desired location and:

a. Examine the compass to see if the radio causes any deviationb. Connect the antenna and key the radio. Check to ensure the radio is

operating correctly by requesting a radio check.

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6.3 MOUNTING THE RADIO6.3.1 Supplied Mounting BracketThe supplied mounting bracket allows overhead or desktop mounting.

See illustration on next page, use a 13/64” (5.2 mm) bit to drill the holes to a surface which is more 0.4 inch (10 mm) thick and can support more than 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) and secure the bracket with the supplied screws, spring washers, flat washers, and nuts.

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6.3.2 Optional MMB-97 Flush Mount Bracket1. Use the supplied template to mark the location where the rectangular hole

is to be cut. Confirm the space behind the dash or panel is deep enough to accommodate the transceiver (at least 3.54 inches (90 mm) deep).

There should be at least 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) between the transceiver’s heatsink and any wiring, cables or structures.

2. Cut out the rectangular hole 2.82” H x 5.39” W (72 x 137 mm) and insert the transceiver.

3. Fasten the brackets to the rear panel of the transceiver (see illustration at the right).

4. Turn the adjusting screw to adjust the tension so that the transceiver is tight against the mounting surface.

6.42” (163 mm)

Adjusting Screw

NOTE (GX1700)

A GPS receiver and antenna of the GX1700 is located in the front panel. In many cases the radio may be flush mounted, however before cutting holes to flush mount the radio it is recommended to temporarily connect the radio to power and turn on in the location where it will be flush mounted to confirm it is able to receive a GPS location on it’s display. If the radio is not able to receive a location, a GPS Chart plotter with NMEA 0183 output or the optional Standard Horizon external GPS antenna may be needed to receive GPS satellite signals.

To use the optional Standard Horizon external GPS antenna (Q7000619A), the GX1700 internal GPS Unit Power must be turned OFF (refer to section “14.1 UNIT POWER (GX1700)”) and the GPS Selection changed to External GPS (refer to section “14.9 GPS SELECTION (GX1700)”).

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6.4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONSCAUTION

Reverse polarity battery connections will damage the radio!

Connect the power cord and antenna to the radio. Antenna and Power Supply connections are as follows:

1. Mount the antenna at least 3 feet (1 m) away from the radio. At the rear of the radio, connect the antenna cable. The antenna cable must have a PL259 connector attached. RG-8/U coaxial cable must be used if the antenna is 25 feet (7.6 m) or more from the radio. RG58 cable can be used for distances less than 25 feet (7.6 m).

2. Connect the red power wire to a 11.0 V to 16.5 V DC power source (Normal: 13.8 VDC). Connect the black power wire to a negative ground.

3. If an optional remote extension speaker is to be used, refer to section “6.5 ACCESSORY CABLE” for connections.

4. It is advisable to have a Certified Marine Technician check the power output and the standing wave ratio of the antenna after installation.

Optional Chart Plotter

Optional GPS Antenna

Optional Speaker

Optional Speaker

Antenna

Fuse

Red

Power Source

Black

Water proofDeck Outlet

Optional CMP30 Remote MIC

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Fuse Replacement (125V 6A)To take out the fuse from the fuse holder, hold both ends of the fuse holder and pull the fuse holder apart without bending the fuse holder. When you replace the fuse, please confirm that the fuse is tightly fixed on the metal contact located inside the fuse holder. If the metal contact holding the fuse is loose, the fuse holder may heat up.

6.5 ACCESSORY CABLEWire Color/Description Connection Examples

WHITE - External Speaker (+) Connect to external 4 Ohm audio speakerSHIELD - External Speaker (–) Connect to external 4 Ohm audio speakerBLUE - NMEA GPS Input (+) Connect to NMEA (+) output of GPSGREEN - NMEA GPS Input (–) Connect to NMEA (–) output or common ground of GPSGRAY - NMEA DSC Output (+) Connect to NMEA (+) input of GPSBROWN - NMEA GPS Output (–) Connect to NMEA (–) input of GPS

: Some GPS chart plotters have a single wire for NMEA signal ground. In such a case connect the NMEA input (–) to the GPS chart plotter’s single NMEA signal ground wire, and leave the NMEA output (–) open. In case the assignment of power supply and ground of a GPS chart plotter to be used is different from that of the radio, connect the signal ground wire of the GPS chart plotter to the ground terminal (GND) on the rear panel of the radio.

When connecting the external speaker, chart plotter, or external GPS antenna, strip off about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of the specified wire’s insulation, then splice the ends together.

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6.5.1 GX1700 Internal GPS (DSC Output to a Chart Plotter) (RS422 Connections)

Chart Plotter

External SpeakerShield

White

PlotterConnectionRadio Wires

Gray: NMEA DSC Output ( ) GPS Input ( )

GPS Input ( )Brown: NMEA DSC Output ( )

6.5.2 GX1600 and GX1700 Connection to External GPS or Chart Plotter (for GPS) (RS422 Connections)

The connections below are used for the GX1600, or the GX1700 when the internal GPS cannot receive a Fix. The GX1700 internal GPS must be turned off (refer to section “14.1 UNIT POWER (GX1700)”) and the GPS selection must be set to “External GPS” (refer to section “14.9 GPS SELECTION (GX1700)”).

6.5.2.1 GPS Input - Standard Horizon GPS Antenna


White

Radio WiresPar Q7000619At #:

Standard HorizonGPS Antenna

Blue: NMEA GPS Input ( )

Black

Black

Red

Brown

Green: NMEA GPS Input ( )

12 V Battery

2 A Fuse

( ) ( )

Note: The GPS antenna is supplied with 30ft of cable and a connector. To connect the GPS antenna to the radio, cut off the 5 pin antenna connector, strip the white insulation to expose the red, black and brown wires and connect as shown in the diagram. All other wires are not used and may be cut off. The 2 amp fuse is not included.

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6.5.2.2 GPS Input and DSC Output GPS Chart Plotter (RS422 Connections)

Chart Plotter


White


Gray: NMEA DSC Output ( )

Green: NMEA DSC Input ( )


NMEA Input ( )

NMEA Output ( )

NMEA Output ( )

NMEA Input ( )Brown: NMEA DSC Output ( )

6.5.2.3 Standard Horizon GPS Chart Plotter or Other Chart Plotter(RS232 Connections)

Standard HorizonChart Plotter


White


Gray: NMEA DSC Output ( )


Blue: NMEA Input ( )

Brown: NMEA Output ( )

Green: NMEA Ground ( )Green & Brown: Ground ( )

NOTE

In the RS232 connections, the assignment of DC ground of the chart plotter needs to be the same as that of the GX1600 and GX1700.

CAUTION

Care must be taken not to touch any of the NMEA wires (blue, gray or brown) to positive 12 VDC or the radio may be damaged.

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External GPS Connections (4800 baud)NMEA Input (GPS Information)• The GPS must have the NMEA output turned on and set to 4800 baud in

the setup menu. If there is a selection for parity select none.• For further information on interfacing /setting up your GPS. Please

contact the manufacturer of the GPS receiver.• The GX1600 and GX1700 can read NMEA-0183 version 2.0 or higher.• The NMEA 0183 input sentences are GSA, GSV, GLL, GGA, RMC and

GNS (RMC sentence is recommended for position information).NMEA Output (DSC and GPS Information)• The NMEA 0183 output sentences are DSC and DSE.• GSA, GSV, GLL, GGA, and RMC sentences can be output in the

GX1700 by setting through the GPS setup menu (refer to section “14.11 NMEA OUTPUT (GX1700)”).

If you have further inquires, please feel free to contact Product Support at:Phone: (800) 767-2450

Email: [email protected]

NOTE (GX1700)

When the GPS reception is limited, such as the flush mounting of the GX1700, the NMEA input (+) (blue) and NMEA input (-) (green) wires may be connected to the NMEA output connections of an external GPS antenna or a GPS chart plotter. To change the GX1700 from using the internal GPS antenna to the external GPS antenna, refer to section “14.9 GPS SELECTION (GX1700)” (for selection), and “14.1 UNIT POWER (GX1700)” (for turn off).

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6.6 CHECKING GPS STATUSAfter connections have been made between the GX1600 and the GPS, or when the GX1700 receives the GPS signal from the internal GPS, or from an external GPS antenna or chart plotter, a small satel-lite icon ( ) will appear on the top right corner of the display and your current location (latitude/longitude) is shown on the display.: When the GX1700 receives the GPS signal from an external GPS antenna or chart plotter,

the “IO” icon will appear instead.

NOTE

If there is a problem with the NMEA connection between the radio and the GPS, the GPS icon will blink continuously until the connec-tion is corrected.

The GX1600 and GX1700 have a GPS status display which shows the satel-lites currently being received, along with a graphical (bar-graph) representa-tion of the relative signal strengths from the satellites.

NOTE

For the GX1600 and GX1700 to properly show the GPS status page when an external GPS antenna or a chart plotter is connected it must be setup to output GSA and GSV NMEA 0183 sentences.

1. Press and hold the key until “Setup Menu ” appears, then select “GENERAL SETUP” with the / key.

-Setup Menu-

CH Function SetupDSC Setup

GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT

-Display-

CompassWaypoint

Normal

GPS STATUS

QUITENT

11 1 3 642 2 00 8 8 7 9

0 0 21 1 1

2. Press the soft key, then select “DISPLAY” with the / key.

3. Press the soft key, then select “GPS STATUS” with the / key.

4. Press the soft key to display the GPS status currently being received.

5. Press any key to return to normal operation.

NOTE (GX1700)

When the GX1700 is first turned on, it may take several minutes to compute a fix of your position. This is normal, as the GX1700 is downloading “almanac” information from the GPS satellites.

SOG:25.0

COG:123

12:56LOC AM

25W USA

MP

N

W

T

DISTRESS1633 37.120

118 09.580

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6.7 CHANGING THE GPS TIMEFrom the factory the GX1600, when connected to an optional GPS, and the GX1700 will display GPS satellite time or UTC (Universal Time Coordinated). A time offset is needed to show the local time in your area. Please see the time offset table at the bottom of this page.

1. Press and hold the key until “Setup Menu” appears, then select “GPS SETUP” with the / key.

-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT

General Setup-Setup Menu-

CH Function SetupDSC SetupWaypoint Setup

MMSI SetupGPS SETUP

QUITSELECT

QUITSELECT

-GPS Setup-

TIME OFFSET

Unit PowerCoodinate SystemPinning

Time AreaTime Display

QUITENT

-Time Offset-

+02:00+01:30+01:00+00:30

+02:30

00:00

2. Press the soft key, then select “TIME OFFSET” with the / key.

3. Press the soft key, then press the / key to select time offset of your location. See illustration below to find your offset time. If “00:00” is assigned, the time is the same as UTC (Universal Time Coordinated or GPS Satellite Time).

4. Press the soft key to store the time offset.5. Press the soft key twice to return to radio

operation.

tiMe OffSet tabLe

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6.8 CHANGING THE TIME AREAThis menu selection allows the radio to show UTC (Universal Time Coordi-nated or GPS Satellite Time) or local time with the offset.


-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT



MMSI SetupGPS SETUP

QUITSELECT

QUITSELECT

-GPS Setup-

TIME AREA

Unit PowerCoodinate SystemPinningTime Offset

Time Display

QUITENT

-Time Area-UTC

Local

2. Press the soft key, then press the / key to “TIME AREA”.

3. Press the soft key.4. Press the / key to select “UTC ” or

“LOCAL”.5. Press the soft key to store the selected

setting.6. Press the soft key twice to return to radio

operation.

6.9 CHANGING THE TIME DISPLAYThis menu selection allows the radio to setup to show time in 12-hour or 24-hour format.


-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT



MMSI SetupGPS SETUP

QUITSELECT

QUITSELECT

-GPS Setup-

TIME DISPLAY

Unit PowerCoodinate SystemPinningTime OffsetTime Area

QUITENT

-Time Display-12HOUR

24hour

2. Press the soft key, then press the / key to select “TIME DISPLAY”.

3. Press the soft key.4. Press the / key to select “12 HOUR” or “24

HOUR”.5. Press the soft key to store the selected


operation.

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6.10 CHANGING COG TO TRUE OR MAGNETIC Allows the GPS COG (Course Over Ground) to be selected to show in “True” or “Magnetic”. Factory default is “True” however by following the steps below the COG can be changed to “Magnetic”.


-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT



MMSI SetupGPS SETUP

QUITSELECT

QUITSELECT

-GPS Setup-

MAGNETIC

Coodinate SystemPinningTime OffsetTime AreaTime Display

QUITENT

-Magnetic-TRUE

Magnetic

2. Press the soft key, then press the / key to select “MAGNETIC”.

3. Press the soft key.4. Press the / key to select “MAGNETIC” or

“TRUE”.5. Press the soft key to store the selected


operation.

NOTE

Setting to “Magnetic” is effective only when the RMC sentences with magnetic data are input from external devices such as a GPS receiver. It is ineffective when using the internal GPS of the GX1700.

6.11 OPTIONAL RAM3 (CMP30) INSTALLATIONThe GX1600 and GX1700 are capable of connecting a RAM3 (CMP30) Remote Station Microphone to remotely control the radio and DSC functions. In addition the GX1600 and GX1700 can operate as a full function intercom system between the RAM3 and the radio.

1. Connect the extension cable to the remote microphone eight pin connector on the rear panel, then tighten the cable nut (see illustration at the right).

2. Install the ferrite core (supplied with the RAM3 (CMP30) Remote Station Microphone) to the extension cable, then snap its two halves together, per the illustration on the next page.

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3. Attach the ferrite core as close as possible to the MIC plug, as shown below.

4. Finally, wind some plastic tape around each ferr i te core, to prevent vibration from causing the two halves to split apart.

As close as possible

Routing Cable or CT-100 Extension Cable

Ferrite Core

Snap together

External Speaker Connections

5. Referring to illustration below, make a 1.2” (30 mm) hole in the wall, then insert the extension cable into this hole. Connect the gasket and mount base to the extension cable connector using the nut.

6. Drill the four screw holes (approx. 2 mm) on the wall, then install the mounting base to the wall using four screws.

7. Put the rubber cap on to the nut. The installation is now complete.

Wall

Gasket

Mounting Bracket

Routing Cable

Cap

Nut

External Speaker ConnectionsFerrite Core

NOTE

The routing cable can be cut and spliced, however care needs to be taken when reconnecting the wires to ensure water integrity.Before cutting the cable make sure it is not plugged into the radio. After cutting you will notice there are the following wires:Brown, Gray, Blue, Green, White, ShieldThe white and shield wires are wrapped in foil. Remove the foil,

and separate the white and shield wires.

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6.11.1 Connecting an External Speaker to the RAM3 Mic CableIn noisy locations an optional external speaker may be connected to the white and black speaker wires on the RAM3 routing cable (refer to previous page). The RAM3 can drive the internal speaker or the external speaker one at a time. When connecting an external speaker, follow the procedure below to turn off the RAM3 audio and enable the external speaker wires on the RAM3 routing cable.

1. On the RAM3 mic, press and hold the key until “Setup Menu” appears, then select “GENERAL SETUP” with the / key.

-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT

-EXT Speaker-

OffON

QUITENT

2. Press the soft key.3. Press the key to until “EXT SPEAKER” is shown

and press the soft key.4. Press the or key to select “OFF” (External

speaker off) or “ON” (External speaker on).5. Press the soft key to save the selection.6. Press the key to exit this mode.

6.11.2 External Speaker AF SelectionThe “AF Select” menu allows you to set the audio output level of the RAM3 external speaker wires (on routing cable) to a fixed level regardless of the volume level setting of the RAM3. This is useful when using the optional MLS-310 amplified speaker with on/off volume control.

1. On the RAM3 mic, press and hold the key until “Setup Menu” appears, then select “GENERAL SETUP” with the / key.

-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT

-EXT Speaker-

Pa-outPRE-OUT

QUITENT

2. Press the soft key.3. Press the key to until “AF SELECT” is shown

and press the soft key.4. Press the or key to select “PRE-OUT ”

(External Speaker Level is “Fixed”) or “PA-OUT” (External Speaker Level is “Adjustable”).

Use “Fixed” when MLS-310 is connected. Use “Adjustable” when MLS-300 or other speaker

without volume control is connected.5. Press the soft key to save the selection.6. Press the key to exit this mode.

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7 CONTROLS AND INDICATORSNOTE

This section defines each control of the transceiver. For operating instructions refer to section “8 BASIC OPERATION”.

7.1 FRONT PANEL

Note: The figure above shows the outline of the GX1700.

/ Keys The / keys are used to select channels and to choose menu

items (such as the DSC menu, General Setup and DSC Setup menu). / keys on the microphone can also be used to select channels

and menu items. SecOnDary uSe

While holding down the soft key and pressing / key, you can confirm memory channels that have been programmed for scan-ning.

Key Press the key briefly to recall channel 16 from any channel. Press and hold the key to recall channel 9. Pressing the key

again reverts to the previous selected working channel.

Key Turns the transceiver on and off. To turn the transceiver on, press and

hold this key until the LCD turns on. To turn it off, press and hold this key until the LCD turns off. When the power is turned on, the transceiver is set to the last-selected channel.

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Key Used to send a DSC distress alert. To transmit a distress alert refer to

section “9.2.2 Programming the MMSI” and “9.3.1 Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert”.

VOL Knob (Volume Control Knob) Adjusts the audio volume level. Turn this knob clockwise to increase the

audio volume level. SecOnDary uSe

When a RAM3 is connected and intercom mode is selected, controls the listen volume of the audio from the RAM3.

Key Press this key to select the preset memory bank, “P SET” will be shown

on the display. To exit preset memory bank, press the key again or press the key. Press the or key to select the desired preset channel. Refer to section “8.10.1 Preset Channel Programming” to program the preset channels.

Key Press the key to access the “DSC Menu”. SecOnDary uSe

Press and hold the key to access the “Setup Menu”.

Key Press the key to toggle between 25 W (High) and 1 W (Low) power.

Channel 16 and 67 (navigation/bridge channels) are set to 1 W, however when the key is pressed the power on these channels may be temporarily changed to 25 W until the PTT on the microphone is pressed and released. The key does not function on transmit inhibited and low power only channels.

SQL Knob (Squelch Control) Adjusting this control clockwise, sets the point at which random noise

on the channel does not activate the audio circuits but a received signal does. This point is called the squelch threshold. Further adjustment of the squelch control will degrade reception of wanted transmissions.

Soft Keys The 3 programmable soft keys can be customized by the Setup Menu mode

described in the section “10.8 SOFT KEYS”. When one of the soft keys is pressed briefly, the functions will appear above each key on the display.

The factory defaults are Key 1: , Key 2: , and Key 3: function.

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7.2 REAR PANEL

RAM3 Connector (Remote Station Microphone Connector) Connects the GX1600 or GX1700 to the RAM3 (CMP30) Remote Station

Microphone. Refer to section “15 RAM3 (CMP30) REMOTE MIC OPER-ATION” for details

DC Input Cable Connects the radio to a DC power supply capable of delivering 11 to 16V

DC.

Accessory Connection Cable (Green, Blue, Gray, & Brown) Connects the GX1600 or GX1700 to a chart plotter or external GPS

antenna. Refer to section “6.5 ACCESSORY CABLE”.

External Speaker Connection Cable (White & Shield) Connects the GX1600 or GX1700 to an external speaker. See section “3

OPTIONS” for a list of optional STANDARD HORIZON speakers.

GND Terminal (Ground Terminal) Connecting a ground wire to this connection will help reduce engine

noise when receiving and transmitting. Use the screw supplied with the radio only.

ANT Jack (Antenna Jack) Connects an antenna to the transceiver. Use a marine VHF antenna with

an impedance of 50 ohms.

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/ Keys The / keys on the microphone are used to select channels and

to choose menu items (such as the DSC menu, General Setup and DSC Setup menu).

Microphone When spoken into transmits your voice with reduction of background

noise, using Clear Voice Noise Reduction Technology. NOTE

Be sure your mouth is about 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) from the mic hole for best performance.

Key The key on the microphone functions the same as the key on

the front panel of the transceiver. Immediately recalls channel 16 from any channel location. Pressing and

holding this key recalls channel 9. Pressing the key again reverts to the previously selected working channel.

Key The key on the microphone functions the same as the key on

the front panel of the transceiver. Press this key to toggle the transmit output power between 25 W (High)

and 1 W (Low) power.

7.3 MICROPHONE PTT (Push-To-Talk) Switch

When in radio mode and the PTT switch pressed, the transmitter is enabled for voice communica-tions to another vessel.

When an optional RAM3 second station microphone is connected and intercom mode is selected, pressing the PTT switch enables voice communications from the GX1600 or GX1700 to the RAM3 second station microphone.

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8 BASIC OPERATION8.1 RECEPTION1. After the transceiver has been installed, ensure that the power supply

and antenna are properly connected.2. Press and hold the key until the radio turns on.3. Rotate the SQL knob fully counterclockwise until “ ” is shown on

the display. This state is known as “unsquelched”.4. Rotate the VOL knob until noise or audio from the speaker is at a

comfortable level.5. Rotate the SQL knob clockwise until the random noise disappears and

the “ ” icon is turned off. This state is known as the “squelch threshold.”

6. Press the / key to select the desired channel. Refer to section “17 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS” for available channels.

7. When a message is received, adjust the volume to the desired listening level. The “ ” indicator on the display indicates communications is being received or the radio is unsquelched.

8.2 TRANSMISSION1. Perform steps 1 through 6 of RECEPTION.2. Before transmitting, monitor the channel to ensure it is clear. THIS IS AN FCC REQUIREMENT!3. Press the PTT (push-to-talk) switch. The “ TX ” indicator on the LCD

is displayed.4. Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone.5. When the transmission is finished, release the PTT switch.

NOTE

This is a noise-canceling microphone. Position the oval slot labeled “MIC” within 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) from the mouth for optimum perfor-mance.

8.3 TRANSMIT TIME - OUT TIMER (TOT)When the PTT switch on the microphone is held down, transmit time is limit-ed to 5 minutes. This limits unintentional transmissions due to a stuck PTT switch inside the microphone. About 10 seconds before automatic transmitter shutdown, a warning beep will be heard from the speaker(s). The transceiver will automatically go to receive mode, even if the PTT switch is continually held down. Before transmitting again, the PTT switch must first be released and then pressed again.

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8.4 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX CHANNEL USERefer to section “17 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS” for instructions on use of simplex and duplex channels.

NOTE

All channels are factory-programmed in accordance with FCC (USA), Industry Canada, and International regulations. Mode of operation cannot be altered from simplex to duplex or vice-versa.

8.5 DISPLAY TYPEThe GX1600 and GX1700 display can be setup to show displays other than the default “NORMAL” display by using the procedure below:

“nOrMaL” DiSpLay “cOMpaSS” DiSpLay

“WaypOint” DiSpLay

P-CHSOG:25.0COG:123

12:56LOC AM

25W USA

MP

N

W

T

DISTRESS

33 37.120118 09.580

25W 16

North Up

W E

N

S

COG:123

12:56LOC AM

N

W

T

33 37.120118 09.580

SOG:25.0MP

25W 16

Range 50NM

W E

N

S

BRG:300DST:45.0

12:56LOC AM

NM

N

W

T

33 37.120118 09.580

11 1 3 642 2 00 8 8 7 9

0 0 21 1 1

“gpS StatuS” DiSpLay

1. Press and hold the key until “Setup Menu” appears, then select “GENERAL SETUP” with the

/ key.

-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT

-Display-

CompassWaypointGPS Status

NORMAL

QUITENT

2. Press the soft key, then press the / key to select “DISPLAY”.

3. Press the soft key.4. Press the / key to select desired

screen “NORMAL”, “COMPASS”, “WAYPOINT” or “GPS STATUS”.

5. Press the soft key to store the selected setting.

NOTE

When the “GPS STATUS” mode is selected in step 4 above, the display will show the GPS status until a key is pressed.

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8.6 USA, CANADA, AND INTERNATIONAL MODETo change the channel group from USA to Canada or International:

1. Press and hold the key until “Setup Menu” appears.

-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT

-Setup Menu-

DSC Setup

GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

CH FUNCTION SETUP

QUITSELECT

General Setup

-CH Function Setup-

Scan Memory CHScan Type

Priority CHWeather Alert

Scan Resume

CH GROUP

QUITSELECT

-CH Group-

Group 2:INTLGroup 3:CAN

GROUP 1:USA

QUITENT

2. Press the / key to select “CH FUNCTION SETUP”.

3. Press the soft key, then press the / key to select “CH GROUP”.


channel group “USA”, “INTL”, or “CAN”.6. Press the soft key to store the

selected setting.7. Press the soft key twice to return to radio operation.

8.7 NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS1. To receive a NOAA weather channel, press one of

the soft keys momentarily, then press the soft key from any channel. The transceiver will go to the last selected weather channel and the “WX” icon appears on the display.

2. Press the / key to select a different NOAA weather channel.3. To exit from the NOAA weather channels, press one of the soft keys

momentarily, then press the soft key. The transceiver returns to the channel it was on prior to a weather channel and the “WX” icon disappears on the display.

8.7.1 NOAA Weather AlertIn the event of extreme weather disturbances, such as storms and hurri-canes, the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) sends a weather alert accompanied by a 1050 Hz tone and subsequent weather report on one of the NOAA weather channels.

The GX1600 and GX1700 can receive weather alerts when on a weather channel and on the last selected weather channel during scanning modes or while on another channel.

When an alert is received on a NOAA weather chan-nel, scanning will stop and the transceiver will emit a loud beep to alert the user of a NOAA broadcast. Press any key to stop the alert and receive the weath-

SOG:25.0COG:123

12:56LOC AM

WX

MP

N

W

T

33 37.120118 09.580

162.550MHz

WEATHERALERT

WX

N

W

33 37.120118 09.580

QUIT

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er report. Press the soft key to return to the last selected channel.

To disable the weather alert function, refer to section “11.6 WEATHER ALERT”.

NOTE

If a key is not pressed the alert will sound for 5 minutes and then the weather report will be received.

While listening to a weather channel, the radio can decode a weather alert and sound an alarm.

8.7.2 NOAA Weather Alert TestingNOAA tests the alert system ever Wednesday between 11AM and 1PM. To test the NOAA weather feature of the GX1600 and GX1700, on Wednesday between 11AM and 1PM, setup as in section “8.7.1 NOAA Weather Alert” and confirm the alert is heard.

8.8 DUAL WATCH (TO CHANNEL 16)Dual watch is used to scan two channels for communications. One channel is a normal VHF channel and the other is the priority, Channel 16. When a signal is received on the normal channel the radio briefly switches between the normal channel and Channel 16 to look for a transmission. If the radio receives communications on Channel 16 the radio stops and listens to Chan-nel 16 until communication ends and then starts dual watch scan again.

1. Adjust the SQL knob until the background noise disappears.2. Select the channel you wish to dual watch to the priority Channel 16.3. Press one of the soft keys, then press the

soft key. The display show “DW-16” and will scan between

CH16 and the channel that was selected in step 2. If a transmission is received on the channel

selected in step 2, the GX1600 and GX1700 will dual watch to CH16.

DW-16SOG:25.0COG:123

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4. To stop dual watch, press the one of the soft keys, then press the soft key again.

NOTE

The priority channel may be changed from CH16 to another channel. Refer to section “11.5 PRIORITY CHANNEL”.

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8.9 SCANNINGAllows you to select the scan type from memory scan or priority scan. “Memory scan” scans the channels that were programmed into memory. “Priority scan” scans the channels programmed in memory with the priority channel.

8.9.1 Scan Type Selection1. Press and hold the key until “Setup

Menu” appears.-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT

-Setup Menu-

DSC Setup

GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

CH FUNCTION SETUP

QUITSELECT

General Setup

-CH Function Setup-

Scan Memory CHCH Group


Scan ResumeSCAN TYPE

QUITSELECT

-Scan Type-

Memory ScanPRIORITY SCAN

QUITENT


3. Press the soft key, then press the / key to select “SCAN TYPE”.

4. Press the soft key.5. Press the / key to select “PRIORITY

SCAN” or “MEMORY SCAN”.6. Press the soft key to store the


MeMOry Scan (M-Scan)

CH12

CH09

CH01A

CH15

CH18CH22A

CH61A

CH68A

CH68A

CH88A

priOrity Scan (p-Scan)

Priority Channel

CH12

CH09

CH01A

CH15

CH18CH22A

CH61A

CH68A

CH68A

CH88A

8.9.2 Scan and P-Scan Memory Programming1. Press and hold the key until “Setup



GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT

-Setup Menu-

DSC Setup

GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

CH FUNCTION SETUP

QUITSELECT

General Setup

-CH Function Setup-CH Group

Scan Type


Scan Resume

SCAN MEMORY CH

QUITSELECT


3. Press the soft key, then press the / key to select “SCAN MEMORY CH”.

4. Press the soft key.

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5. Press the / key to select a desired channel to be scanned, the press the

soft key. “MEM” icon appears on the display, which indicates the channel has been selected to the scan channel.

6. Repeat step 5 for all the desired channels to be scanned.7. To DELETE a channel from the list, select the channel then press the

soft key. “MEM” icon disappears from the display.8. Press the soft key three times to return to radio operation.

8.9.3 Memory Scanning (M-SCAN)1. Adjust the SQL knob until the background noise disappears.2. Press one of the soft keys, then press the

soft key. “M-SCAN” appears on the display. Scan-ning will proceed from the lowest to the highest programmed channel number and preset channel (described in the next chapter) and will stop on a channel when a transmission is received.

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3. The channel number will blink during reception.4. To stop scanning, press the key or the soft key.

8.9.4 Priority Scanning (P-SCAN)By default, Channel 16 is set as the priority channel. You may change the priority channel to the desired channel from Channel 16 by the General Setup mode, refer to section “11.5 PRIORITY CHANNEL”.

1. Adjust the SQL knob until the background noise disappears.2. Press one of the soft keys, then press the

soft key. “P-SCAN” appears on the display. Scan-ning will proceed from the lowest to the highest programmed channel number and preset channel (described in the next chapter) and will stop on a channel when a transmission is received.

P-SCANSOG:25.0COG:123

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3. To stop scanning, press the key or press one of the soft keys, then press the soft key.

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8.10 PRESET CHANNELS (0 ~ 9): INSTANT ACCESS10 preset channels can be programmed for instant access. Pressing the

key activates the preset channel bank. If the key is pressed and no channels have been assigned, an alert beep will be emitted from the speaker.

8.10.1 Preset Channel Programming1. Press the / key to select the channel to

be programmed.SET 0:SOG:25.0COG:123

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SET 1:SOG:25.0COG:123

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2. Press and hold the key until the channel number is blinking.

3. Press the / key to select the desired preset channel position (“SET 0” - “SET 9”) you wish to program.

4. Press the soft key to program the channel into the preset channel.

5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 to program the desired channels into preset channels “0” ~ “9”.

8.10.2 Operation1. Press the key to recall the preset channel.

The “P SET” icon will appear on the display.P SET

SAFETY

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P SET

COMMERCIAL

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2. Press the / key to select the desired preset channel (“0” ~ “9”). The preset channel number appears (“P-SET0” - “P-SET9”) while selecting the preset channel.

3. Press the key again to return to the last selected channel. The “P SET” icon will disappear from the display.

8.10.3 Deleting a Preset Channel1. Press the key. P SET

COMMERCIAL


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2. Press the / key to select the preset channel to be deleted.

3. Press and hold the key until the channel number is blinking.

4. Press the soft key to delete the channel from the preset channel.

5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 to delete the desired channels from preset channels “0” ~ “9”.

6. To finish deleting the preset channel, press the soft key.

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8.11 INTERCOM OPERATIONAn optional RAM3 (CMP30) must be connected to perform intercom func-tions between the radio and the RAM3 (CMP30).

In addition, to access the following intercom functions one of the soft keys must be setup as . Refer to section “10.8 SOFT KEYS.

8.11.1 Communication1. Press one of the soft keys, then press the soft key to enable the

intercom mode. Note: Depending on the programming of the soft key, the

soft key may have to be pressed to see the soft key.2. When the intercom mode is enabled, “Intercom”

is displayed on the radio and RAM3 (CMP30) Remote Station Microphone.

Intercom

RAM1

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3. Press the PTT switch on the radio. “Talk” will be shown on the display.

Note: A warning beep will be heard if the PTT button on the GX1600 or GX1700 and RAM3 (CMP30) microphone are pushed simultaneously.

(RAM3’s PTT switch is pressed)

GX1600/GX1700 RAM3(GX1600/GX1700’s PTT switch is pressed)

GX1600/GX1700 RAM3

IntercomTalk

RAM1

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IntercomListen

RADIO

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IntercomListen

RAM1

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IntercomTalk

RADIO

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4. Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone, hold the microphone about 1/2 inch away from your mouth.

5. When finished, release the PTT switch.6. Press the soft key to exit intercom mode and revert to radio

mode.

8.11.2 CallingPressing the soft key when in the intercom mode on either the radio or RAM3 (CMP30) microphone will produce a calling beep to the other station.

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9 DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING9.1 GENERAL

WARNING

The GX1600 and GX1700 are designed to generate digital mari-time distress and safety calls to facilitate search and rescue. To be effective as a safety device, this equipment must be used only within communication range of a shore-based VHF marine channel 70 distress and safety watch system. The range of signal may vary, however under normal conditions should be approximately 20 nauti-cal miles.

Digital Selective Calling is a semi-automated method of establishing a radio call, it has been designated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as an international standard for establishing VHF, MF and HF radio calls. It has also been designated as part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).

Digital Selective Calling allows mariners to instantly send a distress call with GPS position (when connected to the transceiver) to the US Coast Guard and other vessels within range of the transmission. DSC will also allow mariners to initiate or receive Distress, Urgency, Safety, Routine, Position Request, Posi-tion Report, Automatic Position Polling and Group calls to or from another vessel equipped with a DSC transceiver.

NOTE

A DSC Warning sticker is included with the GX1600 and GX1700. To comply with FCC regu-lations this sticker must be mounted in a location that can be easily viewed from the location of the GX1600 and GX1700.

WARNINGSTICKER

9.2 MARITIME MOBILE SERVICE IDENTITY (MMSI)9.2.1 What is an MMSI?An MMSI is a nine digit number used on marine transceivers capable of using Digital Selective Calling (DSC). This number is used like a telephone number to selectively call other vessels.

THIS NUMBER MUST BE PROGRAMMED INTO THE RADIO TO OPER-ATE DSC FUNCTIONS.

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How can I obtain an MMSI assignment?In the USA, visit the following websites to register: http://www.boatus.com/mmsi/ http://seatow.com/boating_safety/mmsi.asp http://www.usps.org/php/mmsi/rules.phpIn the Canada, visit

http://www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/smt-gst.nsf/en/sf01032e.html

9.2.2 Programming the MMSIWARNING

The MMSI can be inputted only once. Therefore please be care-ful not to input an incorrect MMSI number. If you need to change the MMSI number after it has been entered, the radio will have to be returned to Factory Service. Refer to the section “16.2 FACTORY SERVICE.”


-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT

-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupWaypoint Setup

QUITSELECT

General Setup

MMSI SETUP

-User MMSI-Input User MMSI---------

QUITENT BACK

-User MMSI-Input User MMSI123456789

QUITENT BACK

-User MMSI-

Stored ID

123456789

OK

-User MMSI-Input User MMSI

---------

*********

Input Again

QUITENT BACK

-User MMSI-Input User MMSI

123456789

*********

Input Again

QUITENT BACK

2. Press the / key to select “MMSI SETUP”.

3. Press the soft key. (To cancel, press the soft key.)

4. Press the / key to select the first number of your MMSI, then press the

soft key to step to the next number.5. Repeat step 4 to set your MMSI number (nine

digits).6. If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI

number, press the soft key until the wrong digit is selected, then press the / key to correct the entry and press the

soft key.7. When finished programming the MMSI

number, press and hold the soft key. The radio will ask you to input the MMSI number again. Use steps 4 through 6 above.

8. After the second number has been input, press and hold the soft to store the MMSI.

9. Press the soft key to return to the setup menu.10. Press the soft key to return to radio operation.

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NOTE

To view your MMSI after programming to ensure it is correct, perform steps 1 through 3. Look that the MMSI number shown on the display is correct.

9.3 DSC DISTRESS ALERTThe GX1600 connected to a GPS with NMEA0183 output and GX1700 are capable of transmitting and receiving DSC distress messages with your vessels position. See also the section “6.5 ACCESSORY CABLE.”

9.3.1 Transmitting a DSC Distress AlertNOTE

To be able to transmit a DSC distress alert an MMSI number must be programmed (refer to section “9.2.2 Programming the MMSI”).

For the GX1600, in order for your ship’s location to be transmit-ted a GPS must be connected. Refer to the section “6.5 ACCES-SORY CABLE.”

For the GX1700 to be able to transmit a DSC distress call with your ship’s location, the internal GPS must be able to receive a fix or a optional GPS antenna or chart plotter must be connected. Refer to the section “6.5 ACCESSORY CABLE.”

9.3.1.1 Basic Operation1. Lift the red spring loaded DISTRESS cover, and

press and hold the key. The “DISTRESS ALERT” menu will appear on the display. The radio will count down (3-2-1) and then transmit the distress alert. The backlight of the display and keypad flashes while the radios display is count-ing down.

!DISTRESS ALERT!Nature of:UndesignatedPosition:

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POS Time: 10:00

Transmitting

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POS Time: 10:00

Wait for ACKTX in: 02:25

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PAUSE CANCEL

2. When the distress signal is sent, the transceiver watches for a transmission between CH16 and CH70 until an acknowledgment signal is received.

3. If no acknowledgment is received, the distress call is repeated in 4 minute intervals until a DSC acknowledgment is received.

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4. When a DSC dist ress acknowledgment is received, a distress alarm sounds and channel 16 is automatically selected. The display shows the MMSI of the ship responding to your distress.RECEIVED ACK: acknowledgment s ignal is

received.RECEIVED RLY: relay signal is received from

another vessel or coast station.

!DISTRESS ALERT!Received Acknowledged

Name:USCG

Since: 00:15

ID:101234567

OK

5. Press the PTT button and state your name, vessel name, number of persons on board and the distress situation, then say over and wait for a reply from the acknowledging ship.

6. To momentarily turn off the distress alarm until the radio retransmits the distress call, press the key.

9.3.1.2 Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert with Nature of DistressThe GX1600 and GX1700 are capable of transmitting a DSC distress alert with the following “Nature of Distress” categories you may have:

Undesignated, Fire, Flooding, Collision, Grounding, Capsizing, Sinking, Adrift, Abandoning, Piracy, MOB

1. Press the key. The “DSC Menu” will appear.

!NATURE OF!

FireFlooding

GroundingCapsizing

Collision

UNDESIGNATED

QUITSELECT

!NATURE OF!Undesignated

Flooding

GroundingCapsizing

Collision

FIRE

QUITSELECT

2. Press the / key to select “DISTRESS ALERT MSG”.

3. Press the soft key. (To cancel, press the soft key.) The “DISTRESS ALERT MSG”

menu will appear on the display.4. Press the soft key, then press the

/ key to select the desired nature of distress category.

Nature of distress categories: Fire, Flood, Colli-sion, Grounding, Capsizing, Sinking, Adrift, Aban-doning, Piracy, and MOB.

5. Press the soft key.6. Press and hold the key until a distress alert

is transmitted.7. Perform the steps 1 through 6 of the basic operation described in the

previous section.

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9.3.1.3 Transmitting a DSC Distress Alert by Manually Entering a PositionThe GX1600 and GX1700 allow you to manually enter a latitude/Longitude of your vessel to be able to transmit a DSC distress alert.


QUITENT BACK

-POS/POS Time Input-

Position: -- --.---_

POS Time:--:--[UTC]

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2. Press the / key to select “DISTRESS ALERT MSG”.

3. Press the soft key. (To cancel, press the soft key.) The “DISTRESS ALERT MSG”

menu will appear on the display.4. Press the soft key. 5. Enter UTC time in the 24-hour format and the

latitude and longitude of your vessel. Press the / key to select the number and press

the soft key to move the cursor to the next character. You may backspace the cursor by pressing the soft key if you make a mistake.

6. When you have completed your selection, press and hold in the soft key for two seconds to save the setting.

7. Press and hold the key until a distress alert is transmitted.8. Perform the steps 1 through 6 of the basic operation described in the

previous section.

9.3.1.4 Pausing a DSC Distress CallAfter a DSC distress call is transmitted, the call is repeated every 4 minutes until the call is canceled by the user or until the radio is turned on and off again. The GX1600 and GX1700 have provision to suspend (pause) the retransmitting of the distress call by the procedure below.

1. After the distress call is transmitted, the radio will show the top display to the right.

Looking at this display you will notice “TX in: 02:25 ” that is the time when the radio wil l re-transmit the DSC distress call.


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!DISTRESS ALERT!

Retransmission is

TX in: 02:25

now pausing!

RESUME CANCEL

2. To suspend re-transmitting the DSC distress call, press the soft key.

3. To resume counting down to transmit the DSC distress call, press the soft key.

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9.3.1.5 Canceling a DSC Distress CallIf a DSC distress call was sent by error the GX1600 and GX1700 allow you to send a message to other vessels to cancel the distress call that was made.

Press the soft key, then press soft key.!DISTRESS ALERT!

Transmit?

YES NO


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PAUSE CANCEL

9.3.2 Receiving a DSC Distress Call1. When a DSC distress call is received, an

emergency alarm sounds.Received DISTRESSDIST ID:XXXXXXXXXPosition:

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2. Press any key to stop the alarm.3. The display shows the position of the vessel

in distress. To show additional information of the vessel in distress, press the key (refer to the second display).

On the display you will notice 3 soft key selections. These selections are described below:

a. : Press to immediately select Channel 16. Note: If a key is not pressed for 30 seconds (by default; refer to the

section “12.9 AUTO CHANNEL SWITCH TIME”) or longer the radio will automatically select Channel 16.

b. : Temporarily suspend switching to Channel 16. c. : Exit to the working channel.4. Press the soft key to enter the

“Waypoint Input” menu, then enter the desired waypoint name (up to 11 charac-ters), described previously (select the letter/number by pressing the / key and move the cursor by pressing the /

soft key).

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5. The ID is the MMSI from the vessel in distress.

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6. When you are finished entering the waypoint name, press and hold the soft key to replace the display to the “WAYPOINT” screen. The display indicates the distance and direction of the vessel in distress by a dot ().

7. To stop navigating to a waypoint, press one of the soft keys, then press the soft key. The radio is switched to the normal mode.

NOTE

You must continue monitoring Channel 16 as a coast station may require assistance in the rescue attempt.

NOTE

When there is an unread distress alert, “ ” icon will appear on the display. You may review the unread distress alert from the DSC log, refer to the section “9.13.2 Reviewing DSC Distress Logged Calls.”

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9.4 ALL SHIPS CALLThe all ships call function allows contact to be established with DSC equipped vessels without having their MMSI in the individual calling direc-tory. Also, priority for the call can be designated as “Urgency” or “Safety”.

URGENCY Call: This type of call is used when a vessel may not truly be in distress, but has a potential problem that may lead to a distress situation. This call is the same as saying “PAN PAN, PAN PAN, PAN PAN” on Channel 16.

SAFETY Call: This type of call is used to transmit boating safety informa-tion to other vessels. This message usually contains infor-mation about an overdue boat, debris in the water, loss of a navigation aid or an important meteorological message. This call is the same as saying “Securite, Securite, Securite.”

9.4.1 Transmitting an All Ships Call1. Press the key. The “DSC Menu” will

appear.

IndividualGroup

POS RequestPOS ReportAuto POS Polling

-DSC Menu-

ALL SHIPS

QUITSELECT

-Category-SAFETY

Urgency

QUITSELECT

-Select Intership CH-16

0806

091013

QUITSELECT MANUAL

-Select Intership CH-

06

08

16

091013

QUITSELECT MANUAL

Category:SafetyCH: 06

Transmit?

-All Ships Call-

QUITYES


Transmiting

-All Ships Call-


-All Ships Call-

Since: 00:25

QUIT

2. Press the / key to select “ALL SHIPS”.

3. Press the soft key. (To cancel, press the soft key.)

4. Press the / key to select the nature of call (“SAFETY” or “URGENCY”), then press the soft key.

5. Press the / key to select the oper-ating channel you want to communicate on, then press the soft key.

6. Press the soft key to transmit the selected type of all ships DSC call.

7. After the all ships call is transmitted, the transceiver will switch to the selected chan-nel.

8. Listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then press the microphone’s PTT switch and say “PAN PAN, PAN PAN, PAN PAN” or “Securite, Securite, Securite” depending on the priority of the call and state your message.

9. Press the soft key to exit the all ships call menu.

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9.4.2 Receiving an All Ships Call1. When an all ships call is received, an emergency

alarm will sound. The display shows the MMSI of the vessel trans-

mitting the all ships call and the radio will change to the requested channel after 10 seconds.

Received All ShipsName:HorizonID:123456789

Since: 01:03


QUITPAUSEACCEPT

Received All ShipsName:HorizonID:123456789

Since: 01:03


QUIT

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2. Press any key to stop the alarm.3. Monitor the requested channel until the all ships

voice communication is completed. On the display you will notice 3 soft key selec-

tions. These selections are described below: a. : Accept to auto switching to Channel

16. Note: If a key is not pressed for 30 seconds or longer the radio will auto-

matically select Channel 16. b. : Temporarily suspend switching to Channel 16. c. : Exit to the working channel.4. Press the soft key to return to the channel display.

NOTE

When there is an unread all ships call, “ ” icon will appear on the display. You may review the unread all ships call from the DSC log, refer to the section “9.13.3 Reviewing Other Logged Calls.”

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9.5 INDIVIDUAL CALLThis feature allows the GX1600 and GX1700 to contact another vessel with a DSC VHF radio and automatically switch the receiving radio to a desired communications channel. This feature is similar to calling a vessel on CH16 and requesting to go to another channel (switching to the channel is private between the two stations). Up to 80 Individual contacts may be programmed.

9.5.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call DirectoryThe GX1600 and GX1700 have a DSC directory that allows you to store a vessel’s or person’s name and the MMSI number associated with vessels you wish to transmit individual calls, auto polling calls, position requests, and position reports.

To transmit an individual call you must program this directory with information of the persons you wish to call, similar to a cellular phones telephone direc-tory.


-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT

-Setup Menu-

CH Function Setup

GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

QUITSELECT

General Setup

DSC SETUP

-DSC Setup-

Individual Reply

Position Reply

Individual AckIndividual RingGroup Directory

INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORY

QUITSELECT

QUITSELECT

-Individual Directory-

EditDelete

ADD

QUITENT BACK


Individual Name_

ID:---------

QUITENT BACK


Individual NameH

ID:---------

2. Press the / key to select “DSC SETUP” menu.

3. Press the soft key, then select “INDIVID-UAL DIRECTORY” with the / key.

4. Press the soft key.5. Select “ADD” with the / key, then press

the soft key.6. Press the / key to scroll through the

first letter of the name of the vessel or person you want to reference in the directory.

7. Press the soft key to store the first letter in the name and step to the next letter to the right.

8. Repeat step 6 and 7 until the name is complete. The name can consist of up to eleven characters, if you do not use all eleven characters press the

soft key to move to the next space. This method can also be used to enter a blank space in the name. If a mistake was made entering in the name repeat pressing the soft key until the wrong character is selected, then press the / key to correct the entry.

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9. After the eleventh letter or space has been entered, press and hold the soft key to advance to the MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Iden-

tity Number) number entry.10. Press the / key to scrol l through

numbers, 0-9. To enter the desired number and move one space to the right by pressing the

soft key. Repeat this procedure until all nine space of the MMSI number are entered.

QUITENT BACK


Individual NameHorizon

ID:---------

11. If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number repeat pressing the soft key until the wrong digit is selected, then press the

/ key to correct the entry. 12. To store the data entered, press and hold the

soft key.

QUITENT BACK


Individual NameHorizon

ID:12345678913. To enter another individual address, repeat steps 5 through 12.

14. Press the soft key three times to return to radio operation.

9.5.2 Setting up the Individual Call ReplyThis menu item sets up the radio to automatically (default setting) or manu-ally respond to a DSC individual call requesting you to switch to a working channel for voice communications. When “Manual” is selected the MMSI of the calling vessel is shown allowing you to see who is calling. This function is similar to caller ID on a cellular phone.


-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT

-Setup Menu-

CH Function Setup

GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

QUITSELECT

General Setup

DSC SETUP

-DSC Setup-Individual Directory

Position Reply


INDIVIDUAL REPLY

QUITSELECT

-Individual Reply-

ManualAUTOMATIC

QUITENT


3. Press the soft key, then select “INDIVID-UAL REPLY” with the / key.

4. Press the soft key.5. Press the / key to select “AUTOMATIC” or

“MANUAL”.6. Press the soft key to store the selected


operation.

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9.5.3 Setting up the Individual Call AcknowledgmentThe GX1600 and GX1700 can select either reply message “Able” (default) or “Unable” when the individual reply setting (described in the previous section) is set to “AUTOMATIC”.

When the individual reply setting (described in the previous section) is set to “AUTOMATIC”, the GX1600 and GX1700 can be setup to reply “Able” (default) or “Unable” to a received individual call. When “Unable” is selected the GX1600 and GX1700 will transmit an “Unable” reply to the calling station to inform them you are away from your radio.


-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT

-Setup Menu-

CH Function Setup

GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

QUITSELECT

General Setup

DSC SETUP

-DSC Setup-

Individual ReplyIndividual Directory

Position Reply

Individual RingGroup Directory

INDIVIDUAL ACK

QUITSELECT


3. Press the soft key, then select “INDIVIDUAL ACK” with the / key.

4. Press the soft key.5. Press the / key to select “ABLE TO

COMPLY” or “UNABLE”.6. Press the soft key to store the

selected setting, then press the soft key twice to return to radio operation.

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9.5.4 Transmitting an Individual CallThis feature allows you to contact another vessel with a DSC radio. This feature is similar to calling a vessel on CH16 and requesting to go to another channel.

9.5.4.1 Individual Call using the Individual/Position Call Directory1. Press the key. The “DSC Menu” will

appear.

Category:RoutineID:234567890

Name:Horizon

CH: 08

Transmit?

-Individual Call-

QUITYESCategory:Routine

ID:234567890Name:Horizon

CH: 08

Transmiting

-Individual Call-

2. Press the / key to select “INDI-VIDUAL”. (To cancel, press the soft key.)

3. Press the soft key. The “Individual Call” menu will appear. The previous six individual contacts will be listed.

4. Press the / key to select an indi-vidual you want to contact.

Press the soft key to select an indi-vidual other than those on the display.

5. Press the soft key, then press the / key to select the operating chan-

nel you want to communicate on, then press the soft key.

6. Press the soft key to transmit the individual DSC signal.

7. When an individual call acknowledgment is received, the established channel is auto-matically changed to the channel selected in step 5 above and a ringing tone sounds.

8. Press the soft key to listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then press the microphone’s PTT switch and talk into the microphone to the other vessel.

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9.5.4.2 Individual Call by Manually Entering a MMSIYou may enter an MMSI number manually to contact a vessel without storing the MMSI in the individual/position call directory.


-Individual Call-

QUITSELECT BACK

Input MMSI

ID:---------

-Individual Call-

QUITSELECT BACK

Input MMSI

ID:345678901

2. Confirm “INDIVIDUAL” is selected. (To cancel, press the soft key.)

3. Press the soft key. The “Individual Call” menu will appear. The previous six individu-al contacts will be listed.

Press the soft key.4. Confirm “MANUAL” is selected, then press the

soft key.5. Press the / key to select the first number

of the MMSI which you want to contact, then press the soft key to step to the next digit.

6. Repeat step 5 to set the MMSI number (nine digits).

7. If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number, repeat pressing the soft key until the wrong digit is selected, then press the / key to correct the entry.

8. When finished entering the MMSI number, press and hold the soft key.

9. Press the / key to select the operating channel you want to communicate on, then press the soft key.

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10. Press the soft key to transmit the individu-al DSC signal. Category:Routine

Name:

CH: 08

Transmit?

-Individual Call-

QUITYES

ID:345678901

Category:Routine

Name:

CH: 08

Transmiting

-Individual Call-

ID:345678901

11. When an individual call acknowledgment is received, the established channel is automatically changed to the channel which is selected on step 5 above and a ringing tone sounds.

12. Press the soft key to listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then press the micro-phone’s PTT switch and talk into the microphone to the other vessel.

9.5.5 Receiving an Individual CallWhen an individual DSC call is received, the radio will automatically respond (Default setting) to the calling ship, and switch to the requested channel for voice communications. Refer to section “9.5.2 Individual Reply Setup” to change the reply to “Manual” if you want to see who is calling before replying to the call.

Automatic reply:1. When an individual call is received, an individual

call ringing alarm sounds. The radio automatically switches to the requested

channel. The display shows the MMSI of the vessel calling.

SAFETY

SOG:25.0COG:123

25W USA

MP

N

W

T

33 37.120118 09.580

12:56LOC AM

2. Press any key to stop the alarm.3. Press the soft key to return to radio oper-

ation.4. Press the microphone’s PTT switch and talk into

the microphone to the other vessel.

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Manual reply:1. When an individual call is received, an individual

call ringing alarm sounds. The display shows the MMSI of the vessel calling.2. Press any key to stop the alarm.3. Monitor the channel for the person calling the group for a message. On the display you will notice 3 soft key selections. These selections are

described below: a. : Press to immediately select Channel 16. Note: If a key is not pressed for 30 seconds or longer the radio will auto-

matically select Channel 16. b. : Temporarily suspend switching to Channel 16. c. : Exit to the working channel.4. Press the microphone’s PTT switch and talk into the microphone to the

other vessel.5. Press the soft key to return to radio operation.

NOTE

When there is an unread individual call, “ ” icon will appear on the display. You may review the unread individual call from the DSC log, refer to the section “9.13.3 Reviewing Other Logged Calls.”

9.5.6 Setting up the Individual Call RingerWhen an individual call is received the radio will produce a ringing sound for 2 minutes. This selection allows the individual call ringer time to be changed.


-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT

-Setup Menu-

CH Function Setup

GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

QUITSELECT

General Setup

DSC SETUP

-DSC Setup-


Position Reply

Individual Ack

Group DirectoryINDIVIDUAL RING

QUITSELECT


3. Press the soft key, then select “INDIVIDUAL RING” with the / key.

4. Press the soft key.5. Press the / key to select ringing

time of an individual call.6. Press the soft key to store the

selected setting, then press the soft key twice to return to radio operation.

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The GX1600 and GX1700 have the capability to turn off the individual ringer.


-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT

-Setup Menu-

CH Function Setup

GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

QUITSELECT

General Setup

DSC SETUP

-DSC Setup-

Position Reply


Auto POS IntervalDSC BEEP

QUITSELECT

-DSC Beep-

Individual

BeepOn

Select Call

QUITENT

-DSC Beep-

Individual

BeepOff

Select Call

QUITENT


3. Press the soft key, then select “DSC BEEP” with the / key.

4. Press the soft key.5. Press the / key to select “Indi-

vidual”, then press the soft key.6. Press the / key to select “Off”.7. Press the soft key to store the

selected setting, then press the soft key three times to return to radio operation.

To re-enable the ringer, repeat the above procedure, pressing the / key to select “On” in step 6 above.

NOTE

The GX1600 and GX1700 may turn on and off the call ringer of the all ships, position request, and position report calls as well as the individual and group calls.

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9.6 GROUP CALLThis feature allows the user to contact a group of specific vessels (example members of a yacht club) using DSC radios with group call function to auto-matically switch to a desired channel for voice communications. This func-tion is very useful for yacht clubs and vessels traveling together that want to collectively make announcements on a predetermined channel. Up to 32 group MMSI may be programmed.

9.6.1 Setting up the Group CallFor this function to operate, the same group MMSI must be programmed into all the DSC VHF radios within the group of vessels that will be using this feature. To understand group MMSI programming, first a ship MMSI has to be understood.

Ship MMSI: The first three digits called a MID (Mobile Identity Group) of a ship MMSI denote the country the ship registered for a MMSI. The last 6 digits are specific to the ships ID.Ship MMSI Example: If your MMSI is “366123456”, “366” is MID which denote the country and “123456” is your ships MMSI.

Group MMSI: Group MMSI numbers are not assigned by the FCC or other organiza-

tions licensed to assign ship MMSI numbers. The first digit of a group MMSI is always set to “0” by the international

rules. All Standard Horizon radios are preset so when programming a group MMSI the first digit is set to “0”.

The USCG recommends programming the MID of a ships MMSI into the second, third and fourth digits of the group MMSI as it denotes the area the ship is located in.

The last 5 digits are decided upon by persons in the group. This is an important step as all radios in the group must contain the same group MMSI so they can be contacted by each other. There is a chance that another group of vessels may program in the same group MMSI. If this happens, simply change one or more of the last 5 digits of the group MMSI.


-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT

-Setup Menu-

CH Function Setup

GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

QUITSELECT

General Setup

DSC SETUP


3. Press the soft key, then select “GROUP DIRECTORY” with the / key.

4. Press the soft key, then select “ADD” with the / key.

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5. Press the soft key. -DSC Setup-


Position Reply

Individual AckIndividual RingGROUP DIRECTORY

QUITSELECT

QUITSELECT

EditDelete

ADD

-Group Directory-

QUITENT BACK

Group Name_

ID:0--------

-Group Directory-

QUITENT BACK

Group NameHorizon

ID:0--------

-Group Directory-

6. Press the / key to scroll through the first letter of the name of the group you want to reference in the directory.


8. Repeat step 6 and 7 unti l the name is complete. The name can consist of up to eleven characters, if you do not use all eleven characters press the soft key to move to the next space. This method can also be used to enter a blank space in the name. If a mistake was made entering in the name repeat pressing the soft key until the wrong character is selected, then press the / key to correct the entry.

9. After the eleventh letter or a space has been entered, press and hold the soft key to advance to the group MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service

Identity Number) number entry.10. Press the / key to select the

second digit of the MMSI (nine digits: first digit permanently set to “0”) which you want to contact, then press the soft key to step to the next digit. Repeat this procedure until all eight digits of the MMSI number are entered.

QUITENT BACK

Group NameHorizon

ID:02-------

-Group Directory-

ID:023456789

QUITENT BACK

Group NameHorizon

-Group Directory-

11. If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number repeat pressing the soft key until the wrong digit is selected, then press the / key to correct the entry.

12. To store the data entered, press and hold the soft key.13. To enter another group address, repeat steps 5 through 12.14. Press the soft key three times to return to radio operation.

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9.6.2 Transmitting a Group Call9.6.2.1 Group Call using the Group Call Directory1. Press the key. The “DSC Menu” will

appear.

Category:Routine

Name:HORIZON GRP

CH: 08

Transmit?QUITYES

ID:023456789

-Group Call-

Category:Routine

Name:HORIZON GRP

CH: 08

ID:023456789

-Group Call-

Transmiting

Category:Routine

Name:HORIZON GRP

CH: 08

QUIT

ID:023456789

-Group Call-

Since: 00:25

2. Press the / key to select “GROUP”. (To cancel, press the key.)

3. Press the soft key. The “Group Call” menu will appear. The previous six group contacts will be listed.

4. Press the / key to select the group you want to contact.

Press the soft key to select a group other than those on the display.

5. Press the soft key, press the / key to select the operating channel you want to communicate on, then press the

soft key.6. Press the soft key to transmit the

group call signal.7. When the group call signal is sent, the

display will be as shown in the illustration at the right.

8. After the group call is transmitted, all the radios in the group will switch to the desig-nated channel.

9. Listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then press the micro-phone’s PTT switch and call the other vessel you desire to communicate with.

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9.6.2.2 Group Call by Manually Entering a MMSIYou may enter an MMSI number manually to contact a vessel without storing the MMSI in the group call directory.


QUITSELECT BACK

-Group Call-

Input Group

ID:0--------

QUITSELECT BACK

-Group Call-

Input Group

ID:034567891

Category:Routine

Name:

CH: 08

Transmit?QUITYES

-Group Call-

ID:034567891

Category:Routine

Name:

CH: 08

-Group Call-

Transmiting

ID:034567891

Category:Routine

Name:

CH: 08

QUIT

-Group Call-

Since: 00:25

ID:034567891

2. Press the / key to select “GROUP”. (To cancel, press the soft key.)

3. Press the soft key. The “Group Call” menu will appear. The previous six group contacts will be listed.

Press the soft key.4. Confirm “MANUAL” is selected and press the

soft key.5. Press the / key to se lect the

second number of the MMSI (nine digits: first digit permanently set to “0”) which you want to contact, then press the soft key to step to the next digit.

6. Repeat step 5 to set the MMSI number.7. If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI

number, repeat pressing the soft key until the wrong digit is selected, then press the / key to correct the entry.


9. Press the / key to select the oper-ating channel you want to communicate on, then press the soft key.

10. Press the soft key to transmit the group call signal.

11. After the group call is transmitted, all the radios in the group will switch to the desig-nated channel.

12. Listen to the channel to make sure it is not busy, then press the microphone’s PTT switch and talk into the microphone to the group of vessels.

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9.6.3 Receiving a Group Call1. When a group call is received, the GX1600 and

GX1700 will produce a ringing alarm sound. (DSC BEEP needs to be enabled to hear alarm.)

Received GROUPName:HORIZON GRP

Since: 01:03


QUITPAUSEACCEPT

ID:023456789

2. The display shows the group MMSI number.3. Press any key to stop the alarm.4. Monitor the channel for the person calling the group for a message.

On the display you will notice 3 soft key selections. These selections are described below:

a. : Press to immediately select Channel 16. Note: If a key is not pressed for 30 seconds or longer the radio will auto-

matically select Channel 16. b. : Temporarily suspend switching to Channel 16. c. : Exit to the working channel.5. If you want to respond, monitor the channel to

make sure it is clear, then press the microphone’s PTT switch and talk into the microphone to the group of vessels.

Received GROUPName:HORIZON GRP

Since: 01:03


QUIT

ID:023456789

SAFETY

COG:123

25W USA

N

W

T

33 37.120118 09.580

12:56LOC AM

SOG:25.0MP

6. Press the soft key to return to radio oper-ation.

NOTE

When there is an unread group call, “ ” icon will appear on the display. You may review the unread group call from the DSC log, refer to the section “9.13.3 Reviewing Other Logged Calls.”

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9.6.4 Setting up the Group Call RingerThe GX1600 and GX1700 have the capability to turn off the group call ringer.


-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT

-Setup Menu-

CH Function Setup

GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

QUITSELECT

General Setup

DSC SETUP

-DSC Setup-

Position Reply



QUITSELECT



4. Press the soft key.5. Press the / key to select “Group”,

then press the soft key.6. Press the / key to select “Off”.7. Press the soft key to store the

selected setting, then press the soft key three times to return to radio operation.

To re-enable the ringer, repeat the above procedure, pressing the / key to select “On” in step 6 above.

NOTE

The GX1600 and GX1700 may turn on and off the call ringer of the all ships, position request, and position report calls as well as the individual and group calls.

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9.7 POSITION REQUESTAdvancements in DSC have made it possible to poll the location of another vessel and show the position of that vessel on the display of the GX1600 and GX1700. Standard Horizon has taken this feature one step further, if any compatible GPS chart plotter is connected to the GX1600 and GX1700, the polled position of the vessel is shown on the display of the GPS chart plot-ter making it easy to navigate to the location of the polled vessel. This is a great feature for anyone wanting to know the position of another vessel. For example your buddy that is catching fish, or finding the location of a person you are cruising with.

NOTE

The other vessel must have an operating GPS receiver connected to its DSC radio and must not have its radio set to deny position requests. (Refer the section “9.5 INDIVIDUAL CALL” to enter infor-mation into the individual directory).

9.7.1 Setting up the Position ReplyThe GX1600 and GX1700 can be setup to automatically (default setting) or manually send your position when requested by another vessel. This selec-tion is important if you are concerned about someone polling the position of your vessel that you may not want to. In the manual mode you will see the MMSI or persons name shown on the display allowing you to choose to send your position to the requesting vessel.


-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT

-Setup Menu-

CH Function Setup

GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

QUITSELECT

General Setup

DSC SETUP

-DSC Setup-


Individual AckIndividual RingGroup DirectoryPOSITION REPLY

QUITSELECT

-Position Reply-

ManualAUTOMATIC

QUITENT


3. Press the soft key, then select “POSITION REPLY” with the / key.

4. Press the soft key, then select “AUTO-MATIC” or “MANUAL”. In “AUTOMATIC” mode, after a DSC position request is received, the radio will automatically transmit your position. In “MANUAL” mode, the display of the GX1600 and GX1700 will show who is requesting the position and the

soft key on the radio has to be pressed to send your position to the requesting vessel.

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5. Press the soft key to store the selected setting.6. Press the soft key twice to return to radio operation.

9.7.2 Transmitting a Position Request to Another Vessel9.7.2.1 Position Request using the Individual/Position Call Directory 1. Press the key. The “DSC Menu” will

appear.

-Category-ROUTINE

QUITSELECT

Safety

Category:Routine

Name:Horizon

Transmit?QUITYES

-POS Request Call-

ID:234567890

Category:Routine

Name:Horizon

Transmiting

-POS Request Call-

ID:234567890

2. Press the / key to select “POS REQUEST”, then press the soft key. The “POS Request Call” menu will appear. The previous six position request contacts will be listed.

3. Press the / key to select a name that you want to contact, then press the

soft key. Press the soft key to select an indi-

vidual other than those on the display.4. Press the / key to select the nature

of call (“ROUTINE” or “SAFETY”), then press the soft key.

5. Press the soft key to transmit the position request DSC call.

6. When the GX1600 and GX1700 receive the position from the polled vessel it is shown on the radio display and also transferred to a GPS chart plotter with NMEA DSC and DSE sentences.

7. Press the soft key to return to radio operation.

NOTE

“SAFETY” is normally used as the category for position request calls. However, “ROUTINE” should be selected when calling a vessel with radios of certain legacy models that cannot accept position request calls categorized as “SAFETY”.

NOTE

If the GX1600 and GX1700 do not receive a position data from the polled vessel, the display will show “NO POSITION DATA.”

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9.7.2.2 Position Request by Manually Entering a MMSIYou may enter an MMSI number manually to contact a vessel without storing the MMSI in the individual/position call directory.


2. Press the / key to select “POS REQUEST”.

3. Press the so f t key. The “P O S Request Call” menu will appear. The previous six position request contacts will be listed.

Press the soft key.4. Press the / key to select the

“MANUAL,” then press the soft key.5. Press the / key to select the first number

of the MMSI (nine digits) which you want to contact, then press the soft key to step to the next digit. QUITSELECT BACK

Input MMSI

ID:---------

-POS Request Call-

QUITSELECT BACK

Input MMSI

ID:345678901

-POS Request Call-

-Category-ROUTINE

QUITSELECT

Safety




9. Press the / key to select the nature of call (“ROUTINE” or “SAFETY”), then press the

soft key.

NOTE

“SAFETY” is normally used as the category for position request calls. However, “ROUTINE” should be selected when calling a vessel with radios of certain legacy models that cannot accept position request calls categorized as “SAFETY”.

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10. Press the soft key to transmit the position request DSC call.

Category:Routine

Name:

Transmiting

-POS Request Call-

ID:345678901

Category:Routine

Name:

Transmit?QUITYES

-POS Request Call-

ID:345678901

11. When the GX1600 and GX1700 receive the posi-tion from the polled vessel it is shown on the radio display and also transferred to the GPS chart plot-ter with NMEA DSC and DSE sentences.

12. Press the soft key to return to radio opera-tion.

9.7.3 Receiving a Position RequestWhen a position request call is received from another vessel, a ringing alarm sounds and “POS REQUEST” will be shown in the display. Operation and trans-ceiver function differs depending on the setting of the “Position Reply” in the “DSC Setup” menu.

Automatic reply:1. When a position request call is received, a calling

alarm sounds 4 times. Then requested position coordinates are transmitted automatically to the vessel requesting your vessels position. (DSC BEEP needs to be enabled to hear alarm.)

Received POS RequestName:HorizonID:123456789

Since: 01:03

Category:Routine

QUIT

2. The display shows the MMSI number.

Manual reply:1. When a position request call is received from

another vessel, the display will be as shown in the illustration at the right. (DSC BEEP needs to be enabled to hear alarm.)


Since: 01:03

Category:Routine

QUITREPLY


Since: 01:03Transmitted

Category:Routine

QUIT

2. A ringing alarm sounds 2 minutes. Press any key to stop the alarm.

3. To send your vessels position to the requesting vessel, press the soft key. Or to exit from position request display, press the soft key.

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9.7.4 Setting up the Position Request RingerThe GX1600 and GX1700 have the capability to turn off the position request

ringer.


-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT

-Setup Menu-

CH Function Setup

GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

QUITSELECT

General Setup

DSC SETUP

-DSC Setup-

Position Reply



QUITSELECT



4. Press the soft key, then select “POS Request” with the / key.

5. Press the soft key, then select “Off” with the / key.



To re-enable the ringer tone, repeat the above procedure, pressing the / key to select “On” in the step 5 above.

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9.8 POSITION REPORTThe feature is similar to the position request, however instead of requesting a position of another vessel this function allows you to send your position to another vessel. Your vessel must mark the connected GPS receiver for the GX1600 and the internal GPS receiver for the GX1700 to send the position.

NOTE

To transmit a position report call, a GPS must be connected to the radio and the individual directory of the GX1600 and GX1700 must be programmed with stations you wish to send your position to. To setup this directory refer to section “9.5.1 Individual / Position Call Directory Setup.”

9.8.1 Transmitting a DSC Position Report Call9.8.1.1 DSC Position Report Call using the Individual/Position Call Directory1. Press the key. The “DSC Menu” will

appear.

-Category-ROUTINE

QUITSELECT

Safety

Category:Routine

Name:Horizon

Transmit?QUITYES

-POS Report Call-

ID:234567890

Category:Routine

Name:Horizon

Transmiting

-POS Report Call-

ID:234567890

2. Press the / key to select “POS REPORT”. (To cancel, press the soft key.)

3. Press the soft key. The transceiver will beep, and the “POS Report Call” menu will appear. The previous six position report contacts will be listed.

4. Press the / key to select the name in the directory, then press the soft key.

Press the soft key to select an indi-vidual other than those on the display.

5. Press the / key to select the nature of call (“ROUTINE” or “SAFETY”), then press the soft key.

6. Press the soft key to send your position to the selected vessel.

7. Press the key to return to radio operation.

NOTE

“SAFETY” is normally used as the category for position report calls. However, “ROUTINE” should be selected when calling a vessel with radios of certain legacy models that cannot accept position report calls categorized as “SAFETY”.

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9.8.1.2 DSC Position Report Call by Manually Entering a MMSIYou may enter an MMSI number manually to contact a vessel without storing the MMSI in the individual/position call directory.


2. Press the / key to select “POS REPORT”. (To cancel, press the soft key.)

3. Press the soft key. The transceiver will beep, and the “POS Report Call” menu will appear. The previous six position report contacts will be listed.

Press the soft key.4. Press the / key to select “MANUAL”,

then press the soft key.5. Press the / key to select the first number

of the MMSI which you want to contact, then press the soft key to step to the next digit.

QUITSELECT BACK

Input MMSI

ID:---------

-POS Report Call-

QUITSELECT BACK

Input MMSI

ID:345678901

-POS Report Call-

-Category-ROUTINE

QUITSELECT

Safety




9. Press the / key to select the nature of call (“ROUTINE” or “SAFETY”), then press the

soft key.

NOTE

“SAFETY” is normally used as the category for position report calls. However, “ROUTINE” should be selected when calling a vessel with radios of certain legacy models that cannot accept position report calls categorized as “SAFETY”.

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10. Press the soft key to send your position to the selected vessel. Category:Routine

Name:

Transmit?QUITYES

-POS Report Call-

ID:345678901

Category:Routine

Name:

Transmiting

-POS Report Call-

ID:345678901


9.8.2 Receiving a DSC Position Report CallWhen another vessel transmits their vessels location to the GX1600 or GX1700 the following will happen:

1. A ringing sound will be produced when the call is received and NMEA sentences DSC, DSE are outputted so the position can be shown on a connected chart plotter or a computer. (DSC BEEP needs to be enabled to hear alarm.)

Received POS REPORTName:HorizonID:123456789

Since: 01:03

Category:Routine

QUITTO WPT SAVE

-POS INFO-

2. Press any key to stop ringing.3. Press the / key to see position information of the station.4. To exit to radio mode, press the soft key.

9.8.3 Navigating to a Position ReportThe GX1600 and GX1700 have a feature that allows navigation to a received position report call by using the compass display. Navigating to the location of a position report call may be enabled by the procedure below.

1. After the posit ion report call has been received, press the soft key.


Since: 01:03

Category:Routine

QUITTO WPT SAVE

-POS INFO-ID:123456789

QUITENT BACK

-Waypoint Input-WPT Name:Horizon

Position: N

W

33 33.120118 06.230

25W 16

Range 50NM

W E

N

S

BRG:300DST:45.0

10:00LOC AM

NM

N

W

T

33 37.120118 09.580

2. To start navigating using the compass display, press and hold the soft key twice. The compass page will appear that indicates the distance and direction of the received vessel, and the compass indicates the received vessel by a dot () icon.

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9.8.4 Stopping Navigation to Position ReportTo stop navigating to a waypoint, press one of the soft keys, then press the soft key. The radio is switched to the normal mode.

9.8.5 Saving a Position Report Call as a WaypointThe GX1600 and GX1700 can save a position report call in the radios memory as a waypoint.

1. After the position report call has been received, press the soft key.


Since: 01:03

Category:Routine

QUITTO WPT SAVE

-POS INFO-

ID:123456789

QUITENT BACK


Position: N

W

33 33.120118 06.230

2. Press the / key to change the first letter in the name of the waypoint and press the soft key.

3. Repeat step 2 until the WPT name is entered.4. Press and hold the soft key to save the

waypoint into memory.

9.8.6 Navigating to a Saved Waypoint1. Press and hold the key until “Setup



GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT

-Display-

CompassNormal

WAYPOINT

QUITENT

GPS Status

QUITSELECT

-Waypoint Directory-Swim Point

PortFISHING PT

QUITENT

-Waypoint Input-

Position: N

W

33 33.120118 06.230

WPT Name:FISHING PTID:---------

25W 16

Range 50NM

W E

N

S

BRG:300DST:45.0

10:00LOC AM

NM

N

W

T

33 37.120118 09.580

2. Select “GENERAL SETUP” with the / key.


4. P r e s s t h e / k e y t o s e l e c t “WAYPOINT” and press the soft key.

5. Press the / key to select the waypoint name and press the soft key.

6. Press the key to show the compass display and to navigate to the waypoint. The display indicates the distance and direction of the saved waypoint, and the compass indicates the saved waypoint by a dot () icon.

25W 16

W E

N

S

BRG:300DST:45.0NM

N

W

T

33 37.120118 09.580

FUNC.STOP LIST

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9.8.7 Stopping Navigation to a Saved Waypoint1. Press and hold the key until “Setup



GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT

-Display-


NORMAL

QUITENTP-CHSOG:25.0COG:123

12:56LOC AM

25W USA

MP

N

W

T

DISTRESS

33 37.120118 09.580

2. Select “GENERAL SETUP” with the / key.

3. Press the soft key.4. Select “DISPLAY” with the / key,

and press the soft key.5. Select “NORMAL” with the / key, and

press the soft key.

9.8.8 Setting up the Position Report RingerThe GX1600 and GX1700 have the capability to turn off the position report

ringer.


-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT

-Setup Menu-

CH Function Setup

GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

QUITSELECT

General Setup

DSC SETUP

-DSC Setup-

Position Reply



QUITSELECT

-DSC Beep-

POS Report

BeepOn

Select Call

QUITENT

-DSC Beep-

POS Report

BeepOff

Select Call

QUITENT



4. Press the soft key, then select “POS Report” with the / key.

5. Press the soft key, then select “Off” with the / key.



To re-enable the ringer tone, repeat the above procedure, pressing the / key to select “On” in the step 5 above.

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9.9 MANUAL INPUTTING A GPS POSITION (LAT/LON)This selection allows the latitude and longitude of your vessel to be manually entered so a DSC distress or a position report call will contain position infor-mation. This feature maybe useful when a GPS connected to the GX1600 fails to supply position to the radio, or when the GX1700 is located in an area where GPS reception is limited.


-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT



MMSI SetupGPS SETUP

QUITSELECT

QUITSELECT

-GPS Setup-

POSITION INPUT

PinningTime OffsetTime AreaTime DisplayMagnetic

QUITENT BACK



POS Time:--:--[UTC]

--- --.---_

QUITENT BACK


Position:

POS Time:10:00[UTC]

N

W

33 33.120118 06.230

2. Press the soft key, then select “POSITION INPUT” with the / key.

3. Press the soft key. The display will be as shown in the illustration on the right.

4. Enter UTC time in the 24-hour format and the lati-tude and longitude of your vessel. Press the / key to select the number and press the

soft key to move the cursor to the next character. If you make a mistake, you may back-space the cursor by pressing the soft key.

5. To store the data entered, press and hold the soft key.


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9.10 AUTO POS POLLINGThe GX1600 and GX1700 have the capability to automatically track four stations programmed into the individual directory.

9.10.1 Setting up the Polling Time IntervalThe following steps allow the radio to setup the interval time between DSC position request transmissions.


-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT

-Setup Menu-

CH Function Setup

GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

QUITSELECT

General Setup

DSC SETUP

-DSC Setup-Individual Reply

Position Reply


AUTO POS INTERVAL

QUITSELECT

-Auto POS Interval-30 sec

2 min3 min

5 min4 min

1 MIN

QUITENT


3. Press the soft key, then select “AUTO POS INTERVAL” with the / key.

4. Press the / key to select the desired interval time (30 seconds, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 20, 30, and 40 minutes) and press the

soft key.5. Press the soft key twice to exit to

the radio mode.

9.10.2 Selecting Stations to be Automatically Polled (Tracked)NOTE

The radio uses the individual directory to select stations. Refer to section “9.5.1 Individual / Position Call Directory Setup” and to enter the MMSI of stations you want to poll before proceeding.


Activation-Auto POS Polling-

SELECT ADDRESS

QUITSELECT Call 2:Call 3:Call 4:

-Auto POS Polling-CALL 1:

QUITSELECT CALL

2. Press the / key to select “AUTO POS POLLING”, then press the soft key.

3. Press the / key to select the “SELECT ADDRESS”, then press the soft key.

4. The radio will show 4 calling stations to be selected, select “CALL 1” and press the

soft key.

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5. The radio will show the stations programmed in the individual directory. Press the / key to select the desired station and press the soft key.

Call 2:Call 3:Call 4:

-Auto POS Polling-CALL 1:HORIZON

QUITSELECT CALL

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for CALL 2, CALL 3 and CALL 4 entries.

7. When finished, press the soft key three times to exit to the radio mode.

9.10.3 Enable/Disable Auto POS Polling 1. Press the key. The “DSC Menu” will

appear.

Select Address

-Auto POS Polling-ACTIVATION

QUITSELECT Stop

-Auto POS Polling-START

QUITENT

2. Press the / key to select “AUTO POS POLLING”, then press the soft key.

3. Press the / key to select the “ACTIVATION”, then press the soft key.

4. Select “START” to enable transmissions to the stations or “STOP” to disable transmis-sions to stations.

5. Press the soft key.6. Press the soft key twice to exit to

the radio mode.

NOTE

When the radio receives position reports from a called vessel the display will show the image as in the right also NMEA 0183 DSC and DSE sentences are outputted to a connected GPS chart plotter or PC.


Since: 01:03

Category:Routine

QUITTO WPT SAVE

-POS INFO-

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9.11 DSC TEST CALLThis function is used to contact another DSC equipped vessel or USCG station to ensure the DSC functions of the radio are operating.

NOTE

To use this feature, the radio you will be transmitting the test call to needs to have the DSC test feature.

To perform the DSC test you will need to enter a MMSI of another vessel into the individual directory or manually enter in the MMSI using the procedure below.

9.11.1 Programming MMSI into Individual/Position Call DirectoryRefer to section “9.5.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory”.

9.11.2 DSC Test Call by using Individual/Position Call Directory1. Press the key. The “DSC Menu” will

appear.

-Test Call-


Transmit?QUITYES

-Test Call-


Transmiting

2. Press the / key to select “DSC TEST”, then press the soft key.

3. Press the / key to select the ship’s name and press the soft key.

4. Press the soft key to transmit the DSC test call to the other vessel.

NOTE

After the radio receives a test call reply from the vessel that was called, the radio will ring and show the image as in the right, which confirms the radio you called received the test call.

Category:RoutineID:123456789

Name:Standard

Since: 00:25

Received TEST ACK

QUIT

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9.11.3 DSC Test Call by Manually Entering a MMSI1. Press the key. The “DSC Menu” will

appear.

-Test Call-

QUITSELECT BACK

Input MMSI

ID:---------

-Test Call-

QUITSELECT BACK

Input MMSI

ID:345678901

Category:Routine

Name:

CH: 08

Transmit?QUITYES

ID:345678901

-Test Call-

Name:

Transmiting

ID:345678901

-Test Call-

2. Press the / key to select “DSC TEST”, then press the soft key.

3. Press the / key to select “MANUAL” and press the soft key.

4. Press the / key to select the first number in the MMSI and press the soft key.

5. Repeat step 4 until all the digits of the MMSI are shown on the display.

6. Press and hold the soft key to show the test call page.

7. Press the soft key to transmit the DSC test call to the other vessel.

NOTE

After the radio receives a test call reply from the vessel that was called, the radio will ring and show the image as in the right, which confirms the radio you called received the test call.

Category:Routine

Since: 00:25

Received TEST ACK

QUIT

Name:ID:345678901

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9.12 POLLING CALLThe GX1600 and GX1700 have the capability to track another vessel.

9.12.1 Transmitting a Polling Call to Another Vessel9.12.1.1 Polling Call using the Individual/Position Call Directory 1. Press the key. The “DSC Menu” will

appear.2. Press the / key to select “POLLING”,

then press the soft key.3. Press the / key to select a name

that was stored in the individual/position call directory, then press the soft key.

4. Press the soft key to transmit the polling call.

5. After a polling call is transmitted, if the reply signal is not received, “Waiting for ACK” is shown on the display which means the GX1600 and GX1700 are waiting for the vessel you called to send an acknowledge-ment.

6. To transmit the call again, press the RESEND soft key.

7. When an acknowledgement is received from the polled vessel, the GX1600 and GX1700 will show the display as in the right.


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9.12.1.2 Polling Call by Manually Entering a MMSIThis feature allows you to contact a vessel by manually entering the MMSI of the ship you want to track.


2. Press the / key to select “POLLING”, then press the soft key.

3. Press the / key to select “MANUAL” and press the soft key.

4. Press the / key to select the first number in the MMSI and press the soft key.

5. Repeat step 4 until all the digits of the MMSI are shown on the display.

6. If a mistake was made entering in the MMSI number, repeat pressing the soft key until the wrong digit is selected, then press the / key to correct the entry.


8. Press the soft key to transmit the polling call.


9.12.2 Receiving a Polling CallWhen another vessel transmits a polling call to the GX1600 or GX1700 the following will happen:

1. When a polling call is received, the radio will auto-matically respond to the calling vessel.

2. To exit from the polling call display, press the soft key.

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9.13 DSC LOG OPERATIONThe GX1600 and GX1700 log transmitted calls, received DSC distress calls, and other calls (individual, group, all ships, etc.). The DSC log feature is similar to an answer machine where calls are recorded for review and a “” icon will appear on the radios display. The GX1600 and GX1700 can store up to 24 transmitted calls, up to 27 distress calls, and up to 64 other calls (all ships calls, individual calls, group calls, position report, position request ack, test call ack, and polling calls).

NOTE

When the “DSC LOG” menu is selected, the GX1600 and GX1700 may display high-priority logged call automatically.

9.13.1 Reviewing and Resending a Transmitted Logged CallThe GX1600 and GX1700 radios allow transmitted logged calls to be reviewed and to resend the call.

1. Press the key. The “DSC menu” will appear.

QUITSELECT

-DSC Log-

Distress LogOther Call LogLog Delete

TRANSMITTED LOG

QUITCALL

-Transmitted Log-ALL Ships Call

Category:Safety

Date:09/03

CH: 06

Time:09:50AM

2. Press the / key to select “DSC LOG” menu.

3. Press the soft key, then confirm “TRANSMITTED LOG” is selected.

4. Press the soft key, then press the / key to select the station (name

or MMSI number) you want to review and/or resend the call.

5. Press the soft key to review details for the selected station.

6. Press the soft key to resend the call or press the soft key to go back to the DSC transmitted call list.

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9.13.2 Reviewing DSC Distress Logged CallsThe GX1600 and GX1700 radios allow logged DSC distress calls to be reviewed.


QUITSELECT

-Distress Log-

06:36 Pamle18:42 SUN LIGHT

08:15 234567891

QUIT

Distress

-DIST INFO-

ID:234567891Name:

Nature of:Undesignate

Time:08:15

-Distress Log-

QUITSELECT

-DSC Log-Transmitted Log

Other Call LogLog Delete

DISTRESS LOG


3. Press the soft key, then press the / key to select “DISTRESS LOG”.

4. Press the soft key, then press the / key to select the station (name or

MMSI number) you want to review. Note: When there is an unread received

call, “ ” icon will appear behind the station name (or MMSI number).


6. Press the soft key to go back to the DSC distress call list.

9.13.3 Reviewing Other Logged CallsReviewing other logged calls (all ships calls, individual calls, group calls, position report, position request ack, test call ack, and polling calls).


QUITSELECT

-DSC Log-Transmitted LogDistress Log

Log DeleteOTHER CALL LOG

QUITSELECT

-Distress Log-08:20 HORIZON

07:53 Standard16:42 567891234

QUIT

Individual

Category:Safety


CH: 06

Time:08:20

-Other Call Log-


3. Press the soft key, then press the / key to select “OTHER CALL LOG”.

4. Press the soft key, then press the / key to select the station (name or

MMSI number) you want to review. Note: When there is an unread received

call, “ ” icon will appear behind the station name (or MMSI number).


6. Press the soft key to go back to the DSC other call list.

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9.13.4 Deleting a Call from the “DSC LOG” Directory1. Press the key. The “DSC Menu” will

appear.

QUITSELECT

-DSC Log-Transmitted Log

Other Call LogDistress Log

LOG DELETE

QUITSELECT

-Log Delete-Transmitted Log

Other Call LogDISTRESS LOG


3. Press the soft key, then press the / key to select “LOG DELETE ”

menu.4. Press the soft key, then press

the / key to select the category (“TRANSMITTED LOG”, “DISTRESS LOG”, or “OTHER CALL LOG”) to be deleted.

5. Press the soft key.1) If you want to delete all

logged calls at one time, select “ALL LOG DELETE” with the / key, press the soft key, then press the soft key. Press the soft key several times to return to radio operation.

2) If you want to delete one of the logged stations, select “VIEW LOG LIST” with the / key, then press the soft key. Press the / key to select the station (name or MMSI number) to be deleted, then press the soft key. The display will show “Are your sure?”. P ress the so f t key.

“VieW LOg LiSt”“aLL LOg DeLete”-Distress Log-

View Log ListALL LOG DELETE

QUITSELECT

QUIT

-Distress Log Delete-

All directoryDelete Log

Complete

QUIT


All directoryDelete Log

Are your sure?

OK QUITDELETE

-Distress Log-

06:36 Pamle18:42 SUN LIGHT

08:15 234567891

QUIT


23456789Delete Log

Are your sure?

OK

QUIT


23456789Delete Log

Complete

-Distress Log-All Log DeleteVIEW LOG LIST

QUITSELECT

6. Press the soft key several times to return to radio operation.

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10 GENERAL SETUP

The optional RAM3 (CMP30) Remote Station Microphone can also adjust items in the setup menu using the following procedures.

10.1 DISPLAYThe GX1600 and GX1700 can select additional screens other than the default “NORMAL” (radio) display by using the procedure below.

“nOrMaL” DiSpLay “cOMpaSS” DiSpLay

“WaypOint” DiSpLay

P-CHSOG:25.0COG:123

12:56LOC AM

25W USA

MP

N

W

T

DISTRESS

33 37.120118 09.580

25W 16

North Up

W E

N

S

COG:123

12:56LOC AM

N

W

T

33 37.120118 09.580

SOG:25.0MP

25W 16

Range 50NM

W E

N

S

BRG:300DST:45.0

12:56LOC AM

NM

N

W

T

33 37.120118 09.580

11 1 3 642 2 00 8 8 7 9

0 0 21 1 1

“gpS StatuS” DiSpLay


/ key.

-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT

-Display-


NORMAL

QUITENT

2. Press the soft key, then press the / key to select “DISPLAY”.

3. Press the soft key.4. Press the / key to select desired screen

type “NORMAL”, “COMPASS”, “WAYPOINT”, or “GPS STATUS”.


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10.2 DIMMER ADJUSTINGThis menu selection adjusts the backlight intensity of the display and keypad.


/ key.

-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT

-Dimmer-

65432

HIGH

QUITENT

2. Press the soft key, then press the / key to select “DIMMER”.

3. Press the soft key, then press the / key to select the desired level (“HIGH” is default). When “OFF” is selected, the lamp is turned off.

4. Press the soft key to store the selected level.

5. Press the soft key twice to return to radio operation.

10.3 CONTRASTThis selection sets up the display contrast for overhead or dash installations.


/ key.

-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT

-Contrast-

19181716

20

15

QUITENT

2. Press the soft key, then press the / key to select “CONTRAST”.

3. Press the soft key.4. Press the / key to select the desired

level. The contrast level can be set from “0” to “31”.5. Press the soft key to store the selected

level.6. Press the soft key twice to return to radio

operation.

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10.4 UNIT OF MEASUREAllows navigation displays to be shown in “Knot”, “Mile/Hour” or “Kilo-Meter/Hour” (for speed), “Nautical Mile” or “Kilo-Meter” (for distance), and “Feet” or “Meter” (for altitude).

NOTE

GPS fix from the internal antenna (GX1700) or a NMEA signal from an external GPS or chart plotter must be received.


/ key.

-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT

-Unit of Measure-

DistanceAltitude

SPEED

QUITSELECT

-Speed Unit-

MPH:Mile/HourKMH:Kilo-Meter/Hour

KTS:KNOTS

QUITENT

2. Press the soft key, then press the / key to select “UNIT OF MEASURE”.

3. Press the soft key.4. Press the / key to select “SPEED ”,

“DISTANCE”, or “ALTITUDE” which you wish to change.

5. Press the soft key, then press the / key to select desired unit. Available selec-tions are KTS (knot), MPH (Mile/Hour), or KMH (Kilo-Meter/Hour) for speed, NM (Nautical Mile), SM (Statute Mile) or KM (Kilo-Meter) for distance, and FT (feet) or M (Meter) for altitude.



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10.5 MAGNETICRefer to the section “6.10 CHANGING COG TO TRUE OR MAGNETIC”.

10.6 KEY BEEPThis selection is used to select the beep tone volume level when a key is pressed.


/ key.

-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT

-Key Beep-

Level 6Level 5Level 4Level 3Level 2

HIGH

QUITENT

2. Press the soft key, then press the / key to select “KEY BEEP”.


level. The beep level can be set from “LEVEL 1” to “LEVEL 6”, “HIGH”, or “OFF”.

5. Press the soft key to store the selected level.


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10.7 STATION NAMEThis function allows you to change the name of the radio or RAM3 second station microphone. Example: “Radio - Cabin”, “RAM1 - Flybridge”.

1. Connect the RAM3 second station microphone to the GX1600 or GX1700.

-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT

-Station Name-

Radio

Unit NameRADIO

Select Unit

QUITENT

-Station Name-

Radio

Unit NameCADIO

Select Unit

QUITENT BACK

-Station Name-

Radio

Unit NameCabin

Select Unit

QUITENT BACK


/ key.3. Press the soft key, then press the

/ key to select “STATION NAME”.4. Press the soft key.5. Press the / key to select the unit (“Radio”

or “RAM1”) to be named, then press the soft key.

6. Press the / key to scroll through the first letter of the new channel name.


8. Repeat step 6 and 7 until the name is completed. The name can consist of up to 8 characters, if you do not use all 8 characters press the soft key to move to the next space. This method can also be used to enter a blank space in the name. If a mistake was made entering in the name repeat pressing the key until the wrong character is selected, then press the / key to correct the entry.

9. Press and hold the soft key to enter the name.10. If you want to enter the name of the connected RAM3 or radio, repeat

steps 5 through 9.11. Press the soft key several times to return to radio operation.

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10.8 SOFT KEYSThis menu item assigns the number of soft keys, soft key selection and how long the display will show the soft key icon after a soft key is pressed.

10.8.1 Selecting the Number of Soft Keys1. Press and hold the key until “Setup

Menu ” appears, then select “GENERAL SETUP” with the / key.

-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT

-Number of Soft Keys-

45

8

67

3

QUITENT

2. Press the soft key, then press the / key to “SOFT KEYS”.

3. Press the soft key, then press the / key to “NUMBER OF SOFT KEYS”.

4. Press the soft key, then press the / key to select the number of soft

keys (“3” through “10”).5. Press the soft key to store the

selected setting.6. Press the soft key three times to

return to radio operation.

10.8.2 Assigning Soft Keys1. Press and hold the key until “Setup


-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT

-Assignment-

[Key 2]:DW[Key 3]:WX

[KEY 1]:SCAN

QUITSELECT

2. Press the soft key, then press the / key to “SOFT KEYS”.

3. Press the soft key, then press the / key to select “KEY ASSIGNMENT”

(to change the function of selected soft keys).

4. Press the soft key, then press the / key to select the key (“KEY1”,

“KEY2”, or “KEY3”) that you want to change.5. Press the soft key, then press the

/ key to select the new function to be assigned, and press the soft key. Available functions are listed below.

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DISPLAY FUNCTIONSCAN Starts and stops scanning.DW Starts and stops dual watch scan.IC Activates intercom between radio and RAM3 mic (optional RAM3 required).

CMP: COMPASS Shows to the “Compass” display.WPT Shows to the “Waypoint” navigation display.

PRESET Saves or deletes the preset memory channel.WX Immediately recalls the last select the weather channel.

MARK Marks the current position for a “Waypoint”.PRESET 0-9 Immediately recalls the preset memory channel.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to program the other soft keys. The factory defaults are Key 1: , Key 2: , and Key 3: function.

7. Press the soft key to store the selected setting.8. Press the soft key three times to return to radio operation.

10.8.3 Selecting How Long the Soft Keys are Shown1. Press and hold the key until “Setup


-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT2. Press the soft key, then press the / key to “SOFT KEYS”.

3. Press the key, then press the / key to select “KEY TIMER” (selects how long the soft key icon will be shown on the display after a soft key is pressed, default is 4 seconds). Then, press the

soft key.

4. Press the / key to select the time.5. Press the soft key to store the selected setting.6. Press the soft key three times to return to radio operation.

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11 CHANNEL FUNCTION SETUP11.1 CHANNEL GROUP

(USA, CANADA or INTERNATIONAL BAND SELECTION)To change the channel group from USA, Canada, and International.


-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT

-Setup Menu-

DSC Setup

GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

CH FUNCTION SETUP

QUITSELECT

General Setup

-CH Group-

Group 2:INTLGroup 3:CAN

GROUP 1:USA

QUITENT


3. Press the soft key, then press the / key to select “CH GROUP”.


channel group “USA”, “INTL”, or “CAN”.6. Press the soft key to store the


11.2 SCAN MEMORY CHANNELTo be able to scan channels the radio must be programmed. This section allows channels to be stored in scan memory.


-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT

-Setup Menu-

DSC Setup

GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

CH FUNCTION SETUP

QUITSELECT

General Setup


3. Press the soft key, then press the / key to select “SCAN MEMORY CH”.

4. Press the soft key.5. Press the / key to select a desired chan-

nel to be scanned, the press the key. “MEM” icon appears on the display, which indicates the channel has been selected to the scan channel.

6. Repeat step 5 for all the desired channels to be scanned.

7. To DELETE a channel from the list, select the channel then press the key. “MEM” icon disappears from the display.


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11.3 SCAN TYPEThis selection is used to select the scan mode between “Memory Scan” and “Priority Scan”. The default setting is “Priority Scan”.


-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT

-Setup Menu-

DSC Setup

GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

CH FUNCTION SETUP

QUITSELECT

General Setup

-Scan Type-

Memory ScanPRIORITY SCAN

QUITENT


3. Press the soft key, then select “SCAN TYPE” with the / key.

4. Press the soft key.5. Press the / key to select “PRIORITY

SCAN” or “MEMORY SCAN”.6. Press the soft key to store the selected


operation.

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11.4 SCAN RESUMEThis selection is used to select the time the GX1600 and GX1700 wait after a transmission ends before the radio starts to scan channels again. The default setting is 2 seconds.


-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT

-Setup Menu-

DSC Setup

GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

CH FUNCTION SETUP

QUITSELECT

General Setup

-Scan Resume-5 sec4 sec3 sec

1 secOff

2 SEC

QUITENT


3. Press the soft key, then select “SCAN RESUME” with the / key.


resume time, default is 2 seconds. The resume time can be set to “1SEC” through “5SEC”, or “OFF”. In the “OFF” selection, the scanner will resume after the other station stops transmitting (carrier drops).



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11.5 PRIORITY CHANNELBy default the radio priority channel is set to Channel 16. This procedure allows the radio to use a different priority channel when priority scanning.


-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT

-Setup Menu-

DSC Setup

GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

CH FUNCTION SETUP

QUITSELECT

General Setup

-Priority CH-

2019A18A17

20A

16

QUITENT


3. Press the soft key, then select “PRIORITY CH” with the / key.


channel to be a priority.6. Press the soft key to store the selected


operation.

11.6 WEATHER ALERTThis menu selection allows you to toggle the WX alert “ON” or “OFF”. The default setting is “ON”.


-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT

-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT

-Setup Menu-

DSC Setup

GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

CH FUNCTION SETUP

QUITSELECT

General Setup

-WX Alert-

OffON

QUITENT


3. Press the soft key, then select “WX ALERT” with the / key.

4. Press the soft key.5. Press the / key to select the desired WX

alert mode. The WX alert mode can be set to “ON” or “OFF”.



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11.7 CHANNEL NAMEWhen the radio mode (NORMAL) is selected, the display will show a name under the channel number. This name describes the use of the channel. The radio has the capability to customize the name by the procedure below.

Example: CH69 PLEASURE to HOOKUP1. Press and hold the key until “Setup Menu”

appears.-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT

-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT

-Setup Menu-

DSC Setup

GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

CH FUNCTION SETUP

QUITSELECT

General Setup

-CH Name-

16

CH NameDISTRESS

Select CH

QUITENT

-CH Name-

69

CH NamePLEASURE

Select CH

QUITENT

-CH Name-

69

CH NameHLEASURE

Select CH

QUITENT BACK

-CH Name-

69

CH NameHOOKUP

Select CH

QUITENT BACK

SOG:25.0COG:12323 56.890N123 56.980E

10:00LOC AM

25W USA

MP

T

HOOKUP69


3. Press the soft key, then select “CH NAME” with the / key.

4. Press the soft key.5. Press the / key to select the channel to

be named, then press the soft key.6. Press the / key to scroll through the first

letter of the new channel name.7. Press the soft key to store the first letter

in the name and step to the next letter to the right. 8. Repeat step 6 and 7 until the name is completed.

The name can consist of up to 16 characters, if you do not use all 16 characters press the soft key to move to the next space. This method can also be used to enter a blank space in the name. If a mistake was made entering in the name repeat pressing the key until the wrong character is selected, then press the / key to correct the entry.

9. Press and hold the soft key to save the name.

10. If you want to enter the name of another channel, repeat steps 5 through 9.


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12 DSC SETUP12.1 INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORYThe GX1600 and GX1700 have a DSC directory that allows you to store a vessel’s or person’s name and the MMSI number associated with vessels you wish to transmit individual calls, position requests and position reports.

To transmit an individual call you must program this directory with information of the persons you wish to call, similar to a cellular phones telephone direc-tory.

Refer to section “9.5.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory” for programming.

12.2 INDIVIDUAL REPLYThis menu item sets up the radio to automatically (default setting) or manu-ally respond to a DSC individual call requesting you to switch to a working channel for voice communications. When “Manual” is selected the MMSI of the calling vessel is shown allowing you to see who is calling. This function is similar to caller ID on a cellular phone.

Refer to section “9.5.2 Setting up the Individual Call Reply” for setting.

12.3 INDIVIDUAL ACKNOWLEDGMENTThe radio can be setup to transmit a reply automatically (default) or set so the radio will not reply to an individual call.

Refer to section “9.5.3 Setting up the Individual Call Acknowledgment” for setting.

12.4 INDIVIDUAL RINGERThe radio can be setup to ring like a telephone to alert you the radio received a DSC individual call. The default setting is 2 minutes, however this can be changed to 15, 10 or 5 seconds.

Refer to section “9.5.6 Setting up the Individual Call Ringer” for setting.

12.5 GROUP DIRECTORYFor this function to operate, the same group MMSI must be programmed into all the DSC VHF radios within the group of vessels that will be using this feature.

Refer to section “9.6.1 Setting up the Group Call” for programming.

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12.6 POSITION REPLYThe GX1600 and GX1700 can be set up to automatically (default setting) or manually send your position when requested by another vessel. This selec-tion is important if you are concerned about someone polling the position of your vessel that you may not want to. In the manual mode you will see the MMSI or persons name shown on the display allowing you to choose to send your position to the requesting vessel.

Refer to section “9.7.1 Setting up the Position Reply” for setting.

12.7 AUTO POSITION INTERVALThe GX1600 and GX1700 have the capability to automatically track four stations programmed into the individual directory.

Selecting the auto position polling time interval between position request transmissions to be setup.

Refer to section “9.10 AUTO POS POLLING” for setting.

12.8 DSC BEEPThis feature allows the alarm beeps to be turned on (default setting) or off when a DSC call is received. The DSC calls that can be customized are: Individual, Group, All Ships, Position Request, Position Report, Geographical Call using the procedure below:


-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT

-Setup Menu-

CH Function Setup

GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

QUITSELECT

General Setup

DSC SETUP

-DSC Setup-

Position Reply



QUITSELECT

-DSC Beep-

Individual

BeepOn

Select Call

QUITENT

2. Press the / key to select “DSC SETUP”.3. Press the soft key, then select “DSC BEEP”

with the / key.4. Press the soft key, then press the

/ key to the desired DSC call type and press the soft key.

5. Press the / key to turn “On” or “Off” the DSC beep and press the soft key.


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12.9 AUTO CHANNEL SWITCH TIMEWhen a DSC distress or an all ships (urgency or safety) call is received, the GX1600 and GX1700 will automatically switch to Channel 16.This menu selection allows the automatic switch time to be changed. The default selection is 30 seconds.


-Setup Menu-

CH Function Setup

GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

QUITSELECT

General Setup

DSC SETUP

2. Press the / key to select “DSC SETUP”.3. Press the soft key, then select “AUTO CH

SWITCH TIME” with the / key.4. Press the soft key, then press the

/ key to the desired time and press the soft key.


12.10 NO ACTION TIMER ON MENU OPERATIONIf a key is not pressed during the setup menu or the DSC menu mode, the GX1600 and GX1700 will automatically return to radio operation.This menu selection allows the automatic switch time to be changed. The default selection is 10 minutes.


-Setup Menu-

CH Function Setup

GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

QUITSELECT

General Setup

DSC SETUP

2. Press the / key to select “DSC SETUP”.3. Press the soft key, then select “NO ACT

TIMER ON MENU” with the / key.4. Press the soft key, then press the



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12.11 NO ACTION TIMER ON DSC OPERATIONIf a key is not pressed during the DSC operation, the GX1600 and GX1700 will automatically return to radio operation.This menu selection allows the automatic switch time to be changed. The default selection is 15 minutes.


-Setup Menu-

CH Function Setup

GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

QUITSELECT

General Setup

DSC SETUP


TIMER ON DSC” with the / key.4. Press the soft key, then press the



12.12 NO ACTION TIMER ON DISTRESS OPERATIONIf a key is not pressed during the distress operation, the GX1600 and GX1700 will automatically return to radio operation.This menu selection allows the automatic switch time to be changed. The default selection is “OFF”.


-Setup Menu-

CH Function Setup

GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

QUITSELECT

General Setup

DSC SETUP


TIMER ON DIST” with the / key.4. Press the soft key, then press the



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13 WAYPOINTSThe GX1600 and GX1700 are capable of storing up to 100 waypoints and navigating to them using the compass page.

In addition DSC distress calls with position or a position received from anoth-er DSC radio using DSC polling can be navigated to.

13.1 MARKING A POSITIONThis feature allows the radio to mark the current position of the vessel.


-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT



GPS SetupMMSI Setup

WAYPOINT SETUP

QUITSELECT

QUITSELECT

-Waypoint Setup-WAYPOINT DIRECTORY

Display RangeDirection

QUITSELECT

-Waypoint Directry-MARK POSITION

AddEditDelete

QUITENT BACK

-Waypoint Input-

Position: -- --.---_--- --.---_

WPT Name:WPT 001

QUITENT BACK

-Waypoint Input-

Position: 33 36.520N118 10.120W

WPT Name:Fishing PT

2. Press the / key to select “WAYPOINT SETUP”.

3. Press the soft key, then select “WAYPOINT DIRECTORY” with the / key.

4. Press the soft key, then select “MARK POSITION” with the / key.

5. Press the soft key, then enter the waypoint name, by pressing the / key to select the first letter.

Note: The GX1600 and GX1700 assign a name of the waypoint with “WPT xxx” auto-matically.

6. Press the soft key to store the first letter and to move to the second letter in the name.

7. Repeat step 5 and 6 unti l the name is shown. Press the soft key to skip a letter if needed.

8. Press and hold the soft key twice to save the waypoint into memory.


NOTE

One of the soft keys (refer to section “10.8 SOFT KEYS”) may be assigned to and when pressed will bring up the menu above.

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13.2 ADDING A WAYPOINT1. Press and hold the key until “Setup Menu”

appears.-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT



GPS SetupMMSI Setup

WAYPOINT SETUP

QUITSELECT

QUITSELECT



QUITSELECT

-Waypoint Directry-

ADD

Mark Position

EditDelete

QUITENT BACK

-Waypoint Input-


ID:---------

--- --.---_

WPT Name:WPT 002



4. Press the soft key, then select “ADD” with the / key.

5. Press the soft key.6. Enter the waypoint name by pressing the

/ key to select the first letter. Note: The GX1600 and GX1700 assign a name

of the waypoint with “WPT xxx” automatically.7. Press the soft key to store the first letter

and to move to the second letter in the name. 8. Repeat step 6 and 7 until the name is shown.

Press the soft key to skip a letter if need-ed.

9. Press and hold the soft key, then enter the coordinates of the waypoint position, by pressing the / key to select the first digit in the latitude.

10. Press the soft key to store the first number and to move to the second number in the position.

11. Repeat step 9 and 10 until the latitude is shown including N or S in the last digit.

12. Press the soft key to select the first digit of the longitude is blink-ing.

13. Press the / key to select the first digit in the longitude.14. Press the soft key to store the first number and to move to the

second number in the position.15. Repeat step 13 and 14 until the longitude is

shown including E or W in the last digit.

QUITENT BACK

-Waypoint Input-

ID:123456789

Position: 33 36.520N118 10.120W

WPT Name:Fishing PT

16. After all information is entered, press and hold the soft key to store the waypoint into memo-

ry.17. Press the soft key three times to return to radio operation.

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13.3 EDITING A WAYPOINTThis function allows a previously entered waypoint to be edited.


-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT



GPS SetupMMSI Setup

WAYPOINT SETUP

QUITSELECT

QUITSELECT



QUITSELECT

-Waypoint Directry-

EDIT

AddMark Position

Delete

QUITSELECT

-Waypoint -Directory

FISHING PT

Swim Point

Port

QUITENT BACK

-Waypoint Input-

ID:123456789

Position: 33 36.520N118 10.120W

WPT Name:Fishing PT

QUITENT BACK

-Waypoint Input-

ID:123456789

Position: 33 35.670N118 12.280W

WPT Name:Fishing PT



4. Press the soft key, then select “EDIT” with the / key.

5. Press the soft key, then press the / key to select the waypoint to be

edited.6. Press the soft key to show the

waypoint input display.7. Press the soft key repeatedly until

the number or letter is selected that is to be changed.

8. Press the / key to change the letter or number.

9. Repeat step 7 and 8 until the waypoint is updated.

10. Press and hold the soft key to store the edited waypoint into memory.


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13.4 DELETING A WAYPOINT1. Press and hold the key until “Setup



GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT



GPS SetupMMSI Setup

WAYPOINT SETUP

QUITSELECT

QUITSELECT



QUITSELECT

-Waypoint Directry-

DELETE

AddMark Position

Edit

QUITENT

-Waypoint -Directory

FISHING PT

Swim Point

Port



4. Press the soft key, then select “DELETE” with the / key.

5. Press the soft key, then press the / key to highlight the waypoint to

be deleted.6. Press and hold the soft key until the

radio beeps and the waypoint directory is removed from the display.


13.5 SAVING A DSC POSITION CALL AS A WAYPOINTWhen a DSC position report call is received from another DSC radio the GX1600 and GX1700 allow the position to be saved as a waypoint.

1. After a position has been received, press the soft key.


Since: 01:03

Category:Routine

QUITTO WPT SAVE

-POS INFO-

ID:123456789

QUITENT BACK


Position: N

W

33 33.120118 06.230

ID:123456789

QUITENT BACK

-Waypoint Input-WPT Name:Swim Point

Position: N

W

33 33.120118 06.230

2. The first digit in the waypoint name will be flash-ing, press the / key to the first letter of the name you want to input.

3. Press the soft key, then press the / key to select the second letter in the name.

4. Repeat step 3 until the name is shown.5. Press and hold the soft key to save the

waypoint to memory and return to radio operation.

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13.6 NAVIGATING TO A SAVED WAYPOINT1. Press and hold the key until “Setup



GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT

-General Menu-

DimmerContrast

Key BeepStation Name

Unit of Measure

DISPLAY

QUITSELECT

-Display-

CompassNormal

WAYPOINT

QUITENT

QUITSELECT

-Waypoint Directory-Swim Point

PortFISHING PT

QUITENT

-Waypoint Input-

Position: N

W

33 33.120118 06.230

WPT Name:FISHING PTID:---------

25W 16

Range 50NM

W E

N

S

BRG:300DST:45.0

10:00LOC AM

NM

N

W

T

33 37.120118 09.580

2. Press the / key to select “GENERAL SETUP”.


4. P r e s s t h e s o f t k e y, s e l e c t “WAYPOINT”, then press the soft key.

5. Select the waypoint name and press the soft key to show the waypoint data

display.6. Press the soft key to start navigating

to the waypoint and show the waypoint navi-gation display.

NOTE (GX1600)

The GX1600 must be connected to a GPS to be able to navigate to a waypoint.

13.7 STOP NAVIGATING TO A WAYPOINTTo stop navigating to a waypoint, press one of the soft keys, then press the soft key. The radio is switched to the normal mode.

Press the soft key to open the “Waypoint Directory” to select and navigate to a new waypoint.

25W 16W E

N

SN

W

33 37.120118 09.580

BRG: 130

DST:40.0NM

T

FUNC.STOP LIST

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13.8 WAYPOINT SETUP13.8.1 Waypoint Range SelectionThis menu item allows setting of the range on the display. The default setting is “Automatic”.


-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT



GPS SetupMMSI Setup

WAYPOINT SETUP

QUITSELECT

QUITSELECT

-Waypoint Setup-

DISPLAY RANGE

Waypoint Directory

Direction

-Waypoint Range-

0.5 NM1 NM2 NM5 NM

1 0 NM.

AUTOMATIC

QUITENT


3. Press the soft key, then select “DISPLAY RANGE” with the / key.


range. Available selections are “Automatic”, “0.5NM”, “1NM”, “2NM”, “5NM”, “10NM”, “15NM”, “20NM”, “30NM”, “40NM”, and “50NM”.

6. Press the soft key to store the selected setting.7. Press the soft key twice to return to radio operation.

13.8.2 Direction SelectionThis menu item allows you to select the top of the waypoint compass to be oriented in “North Up” or “Course Up”. The default setting is “North Up”.


-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT General Setup-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

WAYPOINT SETUP

QUITSELECT

QUITSELECT

-Waypoint Setup-

DIRECTION

Waypoint DirectoryDisplay Range

-Direction-

Course UpNORTH UP

QUITENT


3. Press the soft key, then select “DIRECTION” with the / key.


direction.6. Press the soft key to store the

selected setting.7. Press the soft key twice to return to

radio operation.

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14 GPS SETUPThe “GPS Setup” mode allows the following items to be custom-configured for your operating requirements:

● Parameters for the position information from the NMEA input for the GX1600 and GX1700

● Parameters for the GX1700 internal GPS unit

14.1 UNIT POWER (GX1700)This selection allows the internal GPS unit to be turned on or off. When you use the optional Standard Horizon GPS Antenna (Q7000619A) or the radio is connected to an external chart plotter, set this selection to “OFF”. The default setting is “ON”.


-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT



MMSI SetupGPS SETUP

QUITSELECT

QUITSELECT

-GPS Setup-UNIT POWER

Coodinate SystemPinningTime OffsetTime AreaTime Display

QUITENT

-Unit Power-ON

Off

2. Press the / key to select “GPS SETUP”.

3. Press the soft key, then select “UNIT POWER” with the / key.

4. Press the soft key, then press the / key to select “On” or “Off”.

5. Press the soft key to save the new setting.


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14.2 COORDINATE SYSTEMThis menu item selects the coordinate system to be shown on the GX1600 and GX1700 display. The default setting is “ddd mm.mmm”.


-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT



MMSI SetupGPS SETUP

QUITSELECT

QUITSELECT

-GPS Setup-

COODINATE SYSTEM

Unit Power

PinningTime OffsetTime AreaTime Display

QUITENT

-Coodinate System-DDD MM SS

ddd mm.mmddd mm.mmm


3. Press the soft key, then select “COORDINATE SYSTEM” with the / key.

4. Press the soft key, then press the / key to select the desired coordi-

nate system. The coordinate system can be selected from “ddd mm ss”, “ddd mm.mm”, and “ddd mm.mmm”.

5. Press the soft key to save the new setting.6. Press the soft key twice to return to radio operation.

14.3 PINNING (GX1700)This selection is used to enable or disable position updates when the vessel is not underway. The default setting is “On”.


-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT



MMSI SetupGPS SETUP

QUITSELECT

QUITSELECT

-GPS Setup-

PINNING

Unit PowerCoodinate System

Time OffsetTime AreaTime Display

QUITENT

-Pinning-

OFF

On


3. Press the soft key, then select “PINNING” with the / key.


On: When p inn ing i s tu rned on , the GX1700 will not update its position unless the vessel travels over 10Ft.

Off: When the vessel is underway or stopped, the GX1700 continuously updates its position (unless transmit-ting). This improves accuracy of the position fix.

5. Press the soft key to save the new setting.6. Press the soft key twice to return to radio operation.

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14.4 TIME OFFSETFrom the factory the GX1600 and GX1700 shows GPS satellite time or UTC time. A time offset is needed to show the local time in your area. The time offset must be changed in order for the radio to display the current time in your area. Refer to section “6.7 CHANGING THE GPS TIME” for setting.

14.5 TIME AREAThis selection allows the radio to show UTC time or local time with the offset. Refer to section “6.8 CHANGING THE TIME AREA” for setting.

14.6 TIME DISPLAYThis selection allows the radio to setup to show time in 12-hour or 24-hour format. Refer to section “6.9 CHANGING THE TIME DISPLAY” for setting.

14.7 MAGNETICThis selection allows the GPS COG (Course Over Ground) to be selected to show in “True” or “Magnetic”. Factory default is “True” however the COG can be changed to “Magnetic”. Refer to section “6.10 CHANGING COG TO TRUE OR MAGNETIC” for setting.

14.8 POSITION INPUTThis selection allows the latitude and longitude of your vessel to be manually entered so a DSC distress or a position report call will contain position infor-mation. This feature maybe useful when the GX1600 and GX1700 is located in an area where GPS reception is limited. Refer to section “9.9 MANUAL INPUTTING A GPS POSITION (LAT/LON)” for setting.

14.9 GPS SELECTION (GX1700)This selection allows the GX1700 to:

a. use the internal GPS to compute and display position information (default setting).

b. use the NMEA output of Standard Horizon GPS Antenna (Q7000619A) to input position information into the GX1700 when the GPS reception is limited, such as the flush mounting of the GX1700. Refer to page 15 for connections. This is a useful feature when the GX1700 is located in an area where GPS reception is limited.

NOTE

When using an external GPS antenna or chart plotter to input position data, turn off the GPS receiver, refer to section “14.1 UNIT POWER (GX1700)”.

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-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT



MMSI SetupGPS SETUP

QUITSELECT

QUITSELECT

-GPS Setup-

GPS SELECTION

Time OffsetTime AreaTime DisplayMagneticPosition Input

QUITENT

-GPS Selection-INTERNAL GPS

External GPS

2. Press the / key to select “GPS SETUP”.3. Press the soft key, then select “GPS

SELECTION” with the / key.4. Press the soft key, then press the

/ key to select “INTERNAL GPS” or “EXTERNAL GPS”.

5. Press the soft key to save the new setting.6. Press the soft key twice to return to radio

operation.

14.10 SBAS (Satellite Based Augmentation System) (GX1700)

This selection enables or disables SBAS such as WAAS, EGNOS and MSAS as some areas (Australia for example) can have problems with GPS recep-tion with SBAS enabled. The default setting is “ON”.


QUITSELECT

-GPS Setup-

SBAS

Time AreaTime DisplayMagneticPosition InputGPS Selection

QUITENT

-SBAS-ON

Off

-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT



MMSI SetupGPS SETUP

QUITSELECT


3. Press the soft key, then select “SBAS” with the / key.

4. Press the soft key, then press the / key to select “ON” or “OFF”.



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14.11 NMEA OUTPUT (GX1700)This selection is used to setup the NMEA output sentences of the GX1700. By default, all the NMEA sentences are turned “Off”.


-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT



MMSI SetupGPS SETUP

QUITSELECT

QUITSELECT

-GPS Setup-

NMEA OUTPUT

Time DisplayMagneticPosition InputGPS SelectionSBAS

QUITENT

-NMEA Output-GLL

GGAGSAGSVRMC

QUITENT

-GLL-ON

Off


3. Press the soft key, then select “NMEA OUTPUT” with the / key.

4. Press the soft key, then press the / key to select the desired sentence. Available sentences are “GLL”, “GGA”, “GSA”, “GSV”, and “RMC”.




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15 RAM3 (CMP30) REMOTE MIC OPERATIONWhen an optional RAM3 Remote microphone is connected to the GX1600 or GX1700, all VHF, DSC, setup menus, waypoint, and compass functions can be remotely operated. The RAM3’s operation is same as the GX1600 and GX1700 except the receiver audio volume setting and squelch level setting. The reason for the same operation is to make the operation of the radio and RAM3 easy. For specific operation of the RAM3 review sections in the radio manual. The RAM3 is supplied with 23 feet (7 m) of routing cable and can be extended up to 70 feet (21 m) using three 23-foot extension cables model CT-100. The intercom feature can be used between the RAM3 and the GX1600 or GX1700. In addition, speaker wires are supplied at the panel mount of the routing cable for external speakers to be connected in noisy environments.

15.1 REMOTE MIC CONTROLS

KEY Toggles between high and low power. When the key is pressed while

the transceiver is on CH13 or CH67, the power is temporarily switched from LO to HI until the PTT switch is released. The key does not func-tion on transmit inhibited and low-power only channels.

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PTT (Push-To-Talk) Key Push this key to enable the transmitter.

(POWER) Key Press and hold this key to turn the transceiver and the remote micro-

phone on or off.

MICROPHONE The internal ClearVoice Noise Canceling microphone is located here. When transmitting, position your mouth about 1/2 to 1 inch (1.2 ~ 2.5 cm)

away from the small microphone hole. Speak slowly and clearly into the microphone.

DISPLAY Full dot matrix display.

SOFT KEY These three key’s functions can be customized by the setup menu mode.

When pressing one of these keys briefly, the key functions will appear at the bottom of the display. Refer to section “15.2 ASSIGNING SOFT KEYS” for details.

KEY PAD Key

Press this key to access the DSC menu. Press and hold this key to access the setup menu.

Key First press: Channel 16 is immediately selected. Second press: recalls the last selected channel. Press and hold: selects Channel 9.

(UP) / (DOWN) Key These keys are used to select channels, adjust the volume and

squelch level, and to choose DSC calls, DSC setup and general setup function.

Key (Volume Control / Squelch Control) First press: volume adjustment mode Second press: squelch adjustment mode Third press: exits adjustment mode When in volume or squelch mode, press the or key to adjust the

level.

Key Press to CLEAR a function or menu selection. Press and hold to select

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NOAA Weather channels. Press and hold again to exit the weather mode and revert to the radio mode.

Secondary use Press and hold the key while pressing the key to change the

mode from USA to International or Canadian.

Key This key functions as the enter key.

SPEAKER The internal speaker is located here.

[DISTRESS] KEY Used to send a DSC distress call. Refer to section “9 DIGITAL SELEC-

TIVE CALLING”.

15.2 ASSIGNING SOFT KEYSThis menu item allows selection of the number of soft keys, soft key selec-tion and how long the display will show the soft key icon after a soft key is pressed. The keys may be setup to control the following functions:

DISPLAY FUNCTIONSCAN Starts and stops scanning.DW Starts and stops dual watch scan.IC Activates Intercom between radio and RAM3 mic (optional RAM3 required).

CMP: COMPASS Shows to the “Compass” display.WPT Shows to the “Waypoint” navigation display.

PRESET Saves or deletes the preset memory channel.WX Immediately recalls the last select the weather channel.

MARK Marks the current position for a “Waypoint”.PRESET 0-9 Immediately recalls the preset memory channel.

1. Press and hold the key until “Setup Menu ” appears, then select “GENERAL SETUP” with the or key.

-Setup Menu-


GPS SetupMMSI Setup

Waypoint Setup

GENERAL SETUP

QUITSELECT

-General Menu-DimmerContrast

Station NameKey BeepUnit of Measure

SOFT KEYS

QUITSELECT

-Soft Keys-

AssignmentTime Out Timer

NUMBER OF SOFT KEYS

QUITSELECT

-Number of Soft Keys-

45

8

67

3

QUITENT

-Soft Keys-Number of Soft Keys

Time Out TimerASSIGNMENT

QUITSELECT

2. Press the soft key, then press the key to select “SOFT KEY”.

3. Press the soft key, then press the key to select “NUMBER OF SOFT KEYS”.

4. Press the soft key, then press the or key to select the number of soft

keys (“3” through “10”).5. Press the soft key, then press the

key to select “KEY ASSIGNMENT” (to change the use of selected soft keys). Then press the soft key.

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6. Press the or key to select the key (“KEY1 ”, “KEY2 ”, “KEY3 ” etc), and press the soft key. Then press the or key to select the new function to be assigned, and press the soft key. Available functions are listed in the previous page. Repeat step 6 to program the other soft keys.

-Assignment-

[Key 2]:DW[Key 3]:WX

[KEY 1]:SCAN

QUITSELECT

-Assignment-

SCANDW

WPT

(NONE)

CPS:CompassIC

QUITENT

-Soft Keys-

AssignmentNumber of Soft Keys

TIME OUT TIMER

QUITSELECT

-Time Out Timer-2 sec3 sec

6 sec7 sec

5 sec4 SEC

QUITSELECT

7. Press the soft key, then press the or key to select “KEY TIMER” (selects

how long the soft key icon will be shown on the display after a soft key is pressed, default is 5 seconds). Then, press the

soft key.8. Press the or key to select the time.9. Press the soft key to store the selected setting.10. Press the soft key several times to return to radio operation.

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16 MAINTENANCEThe inherent quality of the solid-state components used in this transceiver will provide many years of continuous use. Taking the following precautions will prevent damage to the transceiver.

• Never key the microphone unless an antenna or suitable dummy load is connected to the transceiver.

• Ensure that the supply voltage to the transceiver does not exceed 16 VDC or fall below 11 VDC.

• Use only STANDARD HORIZON-approved accessories and replacement parts.

In the unlikely event of serious problems, please contact your Dealer or our repair facility. Address and phone numbers for this facility, as well as warran-ty information, are contained in section “18 WARRANTY.”

16.1 REPLACEMENT PARTSOccasionally an owner needs a replacement mounting bracket or knob.These can be o rdered f rom our Par ts Depar tment by ema i lng [email protected] or calling:

Marine Division of YAESU U.S.A. 6125 Phyllis Drive, Cypress, California 90630 Telephone (714) 827-7600

Commonly requested parts, and their part numbers are listed below.• Power Cord: T9025406• VOL and SQL Knob: RA1282500 (White), RA1282600 (Black)• Mounting Bracket: RA1283100 (White), RA1283200 (Black)• Mounting Bracket Knob: RA0978500 (White), RA0978600 (Black)• Microphone Hanger: RA0436000 (White), RA0458800 (Black)• RAM3 Mic Routing Cable Assembly: S8101512

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16.2 FACTORY SERVICEIn the unlikely event that the radio fails to perform or needs servicing, please contact the following:

Standard HorizonAttention Marine Repair Department6125 Phyllis Drive, Cypress, California 90630, U.S.A.Telephone (800) 366-4566

For repairs in CanadaWestcom Marine488 East 62nd Avenue Vancouver BC V5X2G1Telephone (604) 327-6280

An “RA” (Return Authorization) number is not necessary to send a product in for service. Include a brief note describing the problem along with your name, return address, phone number, and proof of purchase.

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16.3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTSYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY

Transceiver fails to power up.

No DC vol tage to the transceiver, or b lown fuse.

a. Check the 12VDC battery connections and the fuse.

b. The key needs to be pressed and held to turn the radio on.

T r a n s c e i v e r blows fuse when c o n n e c t e d t o power supply.

Reversed power wires. C h e c k t h e p o w e r c a b l e f o r D C voltage, or replace the fuse (6A). Make sure the red wire is connected to the positive (+) battery post, and the black wire is connected to the negative (–) battery post. If the fuse still blows, contact your Dealer.

Popping or whin-i n g n o i s e f r o m the speaker while engine runs.

Engine noise. Re-route the DC power cables away from the engine. Add noise suppressor on power cable. Change to resistive spark plug wires and/or add an alternator whine filter.

Sound is not emit-ted from the inter-na l o r ex te rna l speaker.

Accessory cable. Check the connections of the accessory cable. External speaker cable (WHITE/SHIELD) shorted together.

Receiving station reports low trans-mit power, even with transceiver set to HI power.

Antenna. Have the antenna checked or test the transceiver with another antenna. If the problem persists, contact your Dealer for servicing.

“HI BATTERY” or “LO BATTERY” message appears when the power is turned on.

The power supply volt-age is too high or too low.

Confirm that the connected power supply voltage is between 11 volts and 16.5 volts DC.

Your posit ion is not displayed on the Chart Plotter.

Accessory cable. Check the accessory cable connection. Some GPS Chart Plotters use the battery ground for NMEA connection.

Setting of the GPS chart plotter.

Check the output signal format of the GPS chart plotter. This radio requires NMEA0183 format with GLL, RMB, or RMC sentence as an input signal. If the GPS has a baud rate setting make sure to select 4800 and parity to NONE.

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17 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTSTables on the following columns list the VHF Marine Channel assignments for U.S.A. and International use. Below are listed some data about the charts.

1. VTS. Where indicated, these channels are part of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Vessel Traffic System.

2. Alpha channel numbers, that is, channel numbers followed by the letter A (such as Channel 07A) are simplex channels on the U.S.A. or Canadian channel assignments whose counterparts in the International assign-ments are duplex channels. International channels do not use “alpha” numbers. If you call the Coast Guard on Channel 16, they will sometimes ask you to “go to channel 22 Alpha.” This is a channel assigned to U.S.A, and Canadian Coast Guards for handling distress and other calls. If your radio is set for International operation you will go to Channel 22 instead of 22A, and will not be able to communicate with the Coast Guard. To use Channel 22A, your radio must be set for USA or Canada operation, usually by a U/I/C (USA/International/Canada) control or combination of controls. Channel 22 (without an “A”) is an International duplex channel for port operations. Some radios indicate an “A” adjacent to the alpha channels on the display; on others “alpha” is not indicated but the proper channel is selected based on the U/I/C setting.

3. Bridge-to-Bridge channels (for example, Channel 13) are for use by bridge operators on inter-coastal waterways and rivers. It is also used by marine vessels in the vicinity of these bridges for navigation and for communicating with the bridge operators. Note that a limit of 1 Watt is specified for these channels.

4. The S/D column on the chart indicates either S (simplex) or D (duplex). Simplex means transmitting and receiving on the same frequency. Only one party at a time can talk, unlike a telephone. Be sure to say “over” and release your microphone push-to-talk switch at the end of each transmission. Duplex operation involves the use of one frequency for transmitting and a separate frequency for receiving. On channels speci-fied as duplex on the charts, correct mode of operation is established automatically by your radio when you select a channel; you cannot change the mode. And you still must release the push-to-talk switch after each transmission in order to listen to the radio.

5. Channels normally used by recreational boaters are those that include the term “non-commercial” in the Channel Use column of the chart. Some of these are shared with other users and some are used only in

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certain geographic regions.6. Marine vessels equipped with VHF radios are required to monitor Chan-

nel 16.7. 156.050 MHz and 156.175 MHz are available for port operations and

commercial communications purposes when used only within the U.S. Coast Guard designated Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) area of New Orleans, on the lower Mississippi River from the various pass entrances in the Gulf of Mexico to Devil’s Swamp Light at River Mile 242.4 above head of passes near Baton Rouge.

8. 156.250 MHz is available for port operations communications use only within the U.S. Coast Guard designated VTS radio protection areas of New Orleans and Houston described in Sec. 80.383. 156.250 MHz is available for intership port operations communications used only within the area of Los Angeles and Long Beach harbors, within a 25- nautical mile radius of Point Fermin, California.

9. 156.550 MHz, 156.600 MHz and 156.700 MHz are available in the U.S. Coast Guard designated port areas only for VTS communications and in the Great Lakes available primarily for communications relating to the movement of ships in sectors designated by the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation or the U.S. Coast Guard. The use of these frequencies outside VTS and ship movement sector protected areas is permitted provided they cause no interference to VTS and ship move-ment communications in their respective designated sectors.

10. Use of 156.875 MHz is limited to communications with pilots regard-ing the movement and docking of ships. Normal output power must not exceed 1 watt. 5: 156.375 MHz and 156.650 MHz are available primar-ily for intership navigational communications. These frequencies are available between coast and ship on a secondary basis when used on or in the vicinity of locks or drawbridges. Normal output power must not exceed 1 watt. Maximum output power must not exceed 10 watts for coast stations or 25 watts for ship stations.

11. On the Great Lakes, in addition to bridge-to-bridge communications, 156.650 MHz is available for vessel control purposes in established vessel traffic systems. 156.650 MHz is not available for use in the Missis-sippi River from South Pass Lighted Whistle Buoy “2” and Southwest Pass entrance Mid-channel Lighted Whistle Buoy to mile 242.4 above Head of Passes near Baton Rouge. Additionally it is not available for use in the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet, the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet Canal, and the Inner Harbor Navigational Canal, except to aid the transi-tion from these areas.

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12. Use of 156.375 MHz is available for navigational communications only in the Mississippi River from South Pass Lighted Whistle Buoy “2” and Southwest Pass entrance Mid channel Lighted Whistle Buoy to mile 242.4 above head of Passes near Baton Rouge, and in addition over the full length of the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet Canal from entrance to its junction with the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal, and over the full length of the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal from its junction with the Mississippi River to its entry to Lake Pontchartrain at the New Seabrook vehicular bridge.

13. Within 120 km (75 miles) of the United States/Canada border, in the area of the Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca and its approaches, 157.425 MHz is half of the duplex pair designated as Channel 88. In this area, Channel 88 is available to ship stations for communications with public coast stations only. More than 120 km (75 miles) from the United States/Canada border in the area of the Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca, its approaches, the Great Lakes, and the St. Lawrence Seaway, 157.425 MHz is available for intership and commercial commu-nications. Outside Puget Sound area and its approaches and the Great Lakes, 157.425 MHz is also available for communications between commercial fishing vessels and associated aircraft while engaged in commercial fishing activities.

14. When the frequency 156.850 MHz is authorized, it may be used addition-ally for search and rescue training exercises conducted by state or local governments.

15. The frequency 156.850 MHz is additionally available to coast stations on the Great Lakes for transmission of scheduled Coded Marine Weather Forecasts (MAFOR), Great Lakes Weather Broadcast (LAWEB) and scheduled Notices to Mariners or Bulletins. F3C and J3C emissions are permitted. Coast Stations on the Great Lakes must cease weather broad-casts which cause interference to stations operating on 156.800 MHz until the interference problem is resolved.

16. The frequency 157.100 MHz is authorized for search and rescue train-ing exercises by state or local government in conjunction with U.S. Coast Guard stations. Prior U.S. Coast Guard approval is required. Use must cease immediately on U.S. Coast Guard request.

17. The duplex pair for channel 20 (157.000/161.600 MHz) may be used for ship to coast station communications.

18. Available for assignment to coast stations, the use of which is in accord with an agreed program, for the broadcast of information to ship stations concerning the environment.

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VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHARTCH U C I S/D TX RX CHANNEL USE01 X X D 156.050 160.650 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)

01A X S 156.050 Port Operation and Commercial.VTS in selected areas

02 X X D 156.100 160.700 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)03 X X D 156.150 160.750 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)

03A X S 156.150 U.S. Government Only, Coast Guard04 X D 156.200 160.800 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),

Port operation, ship movement04A X S 156.200 Pacific coast: Coast Guard, East Coast:

Commercial fishing05 X D 156.250 160.850 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),

Port operation, ship movement05A X X S 156.250 Port operation. VTS in Seattle06 X X X S 156.300 Inter-ship Safety07 X D 156.350 160.950 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),

Port operation, ship movement07A X X S 156.350 Commercial08 X X X S 156.400 Commercial (Inter-ship only)09 X X X S 156.450 Boater Calling channel, Commercial &

Non-commercial (Recreational)10 X X X S 156.500 Commercial11 X X X S 156.550 Commercial. VTS in selected areas12 X X X S 156.600 Port operation. VTS in selected areas13 X X X S 156.650 Inter-ship Navigation Safety (Bridge-to-bridge)14 X X X S 156.700 Port operation. VTS in selected areas15 X S - - - 156.750 Environmental (Receive only)15 X X S 156.750 Commercial, non-commercial,

ship movement (1 W)16 X X X S 156.800 International Distress, Safety and Calling17 X X X S 156.850 State Controlled (1 W)18 X D 156.900 161.500 Port operation, ship movement

18A X X S 156.900 Commercial19 X D 156.950 161.550 Port operation, ship movement

19A X S 156.950 US: Commercial19A X S 156.950 Coast Guard20 X X X D 157.000 161.600 Canadian Coast Guard Only,

International: port operations and shipment20A X S 157.000 Port operation21 X D 157.050 161.650 Port operation, ship movement

21A X X S 157.050 U.S. Government Only,Canadian Coast Guard

22 X D 157.100 161.700 Port operation, ship movement22A X X S 157.100 US and Canadian Coast Guard Liaison

and aritime Safety Information Broadcasts announced on channel 16

23 X X D 157.150 161.750 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)23A X S 157.150 U.S. Government Only24 X X X D 157.200 161.800 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)25 X X X D 157.250 161.850 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)26 X X X D 157.300 161.900 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)27 X X X D 157.350 161.950 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)28 X X X D 157.400 162.000 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)

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VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHARTCH U C I S/D TX RX CHANNEL USE60 X X D 156.025 160.625 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)61 X D 156.075 160.675 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),

Port operation, ship movement61A X X S 156.075 Public Coast: Coast Guard;

East Coast: commercial fishing only62 X D 156.125 160.725 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),

Port operation, ship movement62A X S 156.125 Public Coast: Coast Guard;

East Coast: commercial fishing onl63 X D 156.175 160.775 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),

Port operation, ship movement63A X X S 156.175 Port Operation and Commercial.

VTS in selected areas64 X X D 156.225 160.825 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),

Port operation, ship movement64A X X S 156.225 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),

Port operation, ship movement65 X D 156.275 160.875 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),

Port operation, ship movement65A X X S 156.275 Port Operations66 X D 156.325 160.925 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),

Port operation, ship movement66A X X S 156.325 Port Operations67 X X X S 156.375 US: Commercial.

Used for Bridge-to-bridge communi-cations in lower Mississippi River. Inter-ship only,Canada: Commercial fishing, S&R

68 X X X S 156.425 Non-commercial (Recreational)69 X X X S 156.475 US: Non-commercial (Recreational),

Canada: Commercial fishing only,International: Inter-ship, Port operations and Ship movement

70 X X X S 156.525 Digital selective calling(voice communications not allowed)

71 X X X S 156.575 US, Canada: Non-commercial (Recreational),International: Port operations and Ship movement

72 X X X S 156.625 Non-commercial (Inter-ship only)73 X X X S 156.675 US: Port Operations,

Canada: Commercial fishing only,International: Inter-ship, Port operations and Ship movement

74 X X X S 156.725 US: Port Operations,Canada: Commercial fishing only,International: Inter-ship, Port operations and Ship movement

75 X X X S 156.775 Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W)76 X X X S 156.825 Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W)77 X X S 156.875 Port Operations (Inter-ship only) (1W)77 X S 156.875 Port Operations (Inter-ship only)78 X D 156.925 161.525 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),

Port operation, ship-movement78A X X S 156.925 Non-commercial (Recreational)79 X D 156.975 161.575 Port operation and Ship movement

79A X X S 156.975 Commercial

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NOTE: Simplex channels, 03A, 21A, 23A, 61A, 64A, 81A, 82A and 83A CANNOT be lawfully used by the general public in U.S.A. waters.

VHF MARINE CHANNEL CHARTCH U C I S/D TX RX CHANNEL USE80 X D 157.025 161.625 Port operation, ship movement

80A X X S 157.025 Commercial81 X D 157.075 161.675 Port operation, ship movement

81A X S 157.075 U.S. Government Only -Environmental protection operations

81A X S 157.075 Canadian Coast Guard Only82 X D 157.125 161.725 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator),

Port operation, ship movement82A X X S 157.125 U.S. Government Only,

Canadian Coast Guard Only83 X D 157.175 161.775 Canadian Coast Guard Only83 X D 157.175 161.775 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)

83A X X S 157.175 U.S. Government Only,Canadian Coast Guard Only

84 X X X D 157.225 161.825 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)85 X X X D 157.275 161.875 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)86 X X X D 157.325 161.925 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)87 X X S 157.375 Port operation, ship movement

87A X S 157.375 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)88 X X S 157.425 Port operation, ship movement

88A X S 157.425 Commercial, Inter-ship OnlyWX01 X X X D - - - 162.550 Weather (receive only)WX02 X X X D - - - 162.400 Weather (receive only)WX03 X X X D - - - 162.475 Weather (receive only)WX04 X X X D - - - 162.425 Weather (receive only)WX05 X X X D - - - 162.450 Weather (receive only)WX06 X X X D - - - 162.500 Weather (receive only)WX07 X X X D - - - 162.525 Weather (receive only)WX08 X X X D - - - 161.650 Weather (receive only)WX09 X X X D - - - 161.775 Weather (receive only)WX10 X X X D - - - 163.275 Weather (receive only)

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18 WARRANTYMarine Products Limited Warranty

PLEASE NOTEThe following “Limited Warranty” is for valid for products that have been purchased in the United States and Canada. For limited Warranty details outside the United States, contact the dealer in your country.

STANDARD HORIZON (a division of YAESU U.S.A.) warrants, to the origi-nal purchaser only, each new Marine Communications Product (“Product”) manufactured and/or supplied by STANDARD HORIZON against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of time from the date of purchase as follows:

Fixed Mount and Portable Transceivers1 year - if purchased before 01/01/913 years - if purchased between 01/01/91 and 01/01/943 years Waterproof - if purchased after 01/01/94

Loud hailers1 year - if purchased before 01/01/913 years - if purchased after 01/01/91

Associated Chargers1 year - if purchased before 01/01/913 years - if purchased after 01/01/91

Associated Batteries - 1 year. Note: Batteries will be deemed deflective only if storage capacity drops below 80% of rated capacity or if leakage develops.

Associated Accessories - 1 year. Includes: Microphones/Handsets, Exter-nal Speakers, Antennas, Carrying Accessories, Power Supplies, and Signal-ing Boards.

To receive warranty service, the purchaser must deliver the Product, trans-portation and insurance prepaid, to STANDARD HORIZON (a division of YAESU U.S.A.), Attention Marine repairs 6125 Phyllis Drive, Cypress, California 90630, U.S.A. Include proof of purchase indicating model. serial number, and date of purchase. STANDARD HORIZON will return the Prod-uct to the purchaser freight prepaid. Products purchased prior to January 1, 1991 will bear the STANDARD HORIZON warranty terms in effect prior to that date.

In the event of a defect, malfunction or failure of the Product during the warranty period, STANDARD HORIZON’s liability for any breach of contract

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or any breach of express or implied warranties in connection with the sale of Products shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at its option, of the Product or part(s) therein which, upon examination by STANDARD HORIZON, appear to be defective or not up to factory specifications. STAN-DARD HORIZON may, at its option, repair or replace parts or subassemblies with new or reconditioned parts and subassemblies. Parts thus repaired or replaced are warranted for the balance of the original applicable warranty.

STANDARD HORIZON will not warrant installation, maintenance or service of the Products. In all instances, STANDARD HORIZON’s liability for damag-es shall not exceed the purchase price of the defective Product.

This warranty only extends to Products sold within the 50 States of the Unit-ed States of America and the District of Columbia.

STANDARD HORIZON will pay all labor to repair the product and replace-ment parts charges incurred in providing the warranty service except where purchaser abuse or other qualifying exceptions exist. The purchaser must pay any transportation expenses incurred in returning the Product to STAN-DARD HORIZON for service.

This limited warranty does not extend to any Product which has been subjected to misuse, neglect, accident, incorrect wiring by anyone other than STANDARD HORIZON, improper installation, or subjected to use in violation of instructions furnished by STANDARD HORIZON, nor does this warranty extend to Products on which the serial number has been removed, defaced, or changed. STANDARD HORIZON cannot be responsible in any way for ancillary equipment not furnished by STANDARD HORIZON which is attached to or used in connection with STANDARD HORIZON’s Products, or for the operation of the Product with any ancillary equipment, and all such equipment is expressly excluded from this warranty. STANDARD HORI-ZON disclaims liability for range, coverage, or operation of the Product and ancillary equipment as a whole under this warranty. STANDARD HORIZON reserves the right to make changes or improvements in Products, during subsequent production, without incurring the obligation to install such chang-es or improvements on previously manufactured Products.

The implied warranties which the law imposes on the sale of this Product are expressly LIMITED, in duration, to the time period specified above. STAN-DARD HORIZON shall not be liable under any circumstances for conse-quential damages resulting from the use and operation of this Product, or from the breach of this LIMITED WARRANTY, any implied warranties, or any contract with STANDARD HORIZON. IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE

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OF ITS PRODUCTS, STANDARD HORIZON MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE, EXCEPT AS EXPRESS-LY SET FORTH HEREIN.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse-quential damages, or limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply. This warranty gives specific legal rights, and there may be other rights which may vary from state to state.

ONLY PRODUCTS SOLD ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1991 ARE COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.

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ON-LINE WARRANTY REGISTRATIONTHANK YOU for buying STANDARD HORIZON (a division of YAESU U.S.A.) products! We are confident your new radio will serve your needs for many years!

Please visit www.standardhorizon.com to register your Marine VHF. It should be noted that visiting the website from time to time may be beneficial to you, as new products are released they will appear on the STANDARD HORIZON website. Also a statement regarding product support should be added to the manual.

Product Support Inquiries

If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the radio, you can visit the STANDARD HORIZON website to send an E-Mail or contact the Product Support team at (714) 827-7600 ext 6300 M-F 8:00-5:00PST.

In addition to the warranty, STANDARD HORIZON includes a lifetime “flat rate” and “customer loyalty” programs to provide service after the warranty period has expired. If you wish to obtain the flat rate price for out-of-warranty repair, you must include the information on the Owner’s Record with the unit when you return it to your Dealer or to STANDARD HORIZON.

Lifetime Flat Rate Service Program: For the original Owner only, for the lifetime of the unit, STANDARD HORIZON will repair the unit to original specifications.

Note: The flat rate amount is payable by the Owner only if STAN-DARD HORIZON or the STANDARD HORIZON Dealer determines that a repair is needed. After the repair, a 90-day warranty will be in effect from the date of return of the unit to the Owner.

This service program is not available for equipment which has failed as a result of neglect, accident, breakage, misuse, improper installa-tion or modification, or water damage (depending on the product).

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19 RESET PROCEDURES19.1 MEMORY CLEARTo clear the scan memory and preset memory:

1. Turn the radio off.2. Press and hold the three soft keys while turning the radio on.

19.2 MICROPROCESSOR RESETTo clear all memories and other settings to factory defaults (except the chan-nel group, MMSI number, and DSC directory information):

1. Turn the radio off.2. Press and hold the , and keys

while turning the radio on. While resetting the radio, the radio will show the

display as in the right for about 10 seconds, then turn on.

Resetting

EE-PROM

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20 SPECIFICATIONSPerformance specifications are nominal, unless otherwise indicated, and are subject to change without notice.

20.1 GENERALChannels ................................................ All USA, International and CanadianNormal Input Voltage ...................................................................... 13.8 V DCOperating Voltage Range .......................................................... 11 V to 16.5 VCurrent Drain Standby .............................................................................................0.45 A Receiver (at Maximum AF Output) ......................................................0.8 A Transmit .......................................................................5.0 A (Hi), 1.0 A (Lo)Operating Temperature Range ................–4 °F to +140 °F (–20 °C to +60 °C)DSC Transmitted Call Log ............................................................................24DSC Distress Call Log ..................................................................................27DSC Received Call Log ................................................................................64Individual Call Directory ................................................................................80Group Call Directory .....................................................................................32Waypoint Directory .....................................................................................100LCD Display Type ...................................................2.75” x 1.33” (70 x 34 mm)

Full Dot Matrix (132 x 64 pixels)Dimensions (WxHxD) .............................5.9” x 3.4” x 3.5” (150 x 85 x 90 mm)Flush-Mount Dimensions (WxHxD) ........5.4” x 2.8” x 2.6” (137 x 72 x 65 mm)Weight ...................................................................................... 2.0 lbs (0.9 kg)

20.2 TRANSMITTERFrequency Range ............................................. 156.025 MHz to 157.425 MHzRF Output Power ...............................................................25 W (Hi), 1 W (Lo)Conducted Spurious Emissions.............Less than –80 dBc (Hi), –66 dBc (Lo)Audio Response ........................................... within +1/–3dB of a 6 dB/Octave

pre-emphasis characteristic at 300 to 3000 HzAudio Distortion ......................................................................... Less than 5 %Modulation ..................................... 16K0G3E (for Voice), 16K0G2B (for DSC)Frequency Stability ..............±0.0003 % (–4 °F to +140 °F [–20 °C to +60 °C])FM Hum and Noise..................................................................................50 dB

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20.3 RECEIVERFrequency Range ............................................. 156.050 MHz to 163.275 MHzSensitivity 20 dB Quieting ................................................................................ 0.35 µV 12 dB SINAD .................................................................................. 0.25 µV Squelch Sensitivity (Threshold) ...................................................... 0.13 µVModulation Acceptance Bandwidth.....................................................±7.5 kHzSelectivity (Typical) Spurious and Image Rejection .................80 dB for Voice (75 dB for DSC) Intermodulation and Rejection ..................70 dB for Voice (70 dB for DSC)Audio Output..................................4.5 W (at 4 ohms external speaker output)Audio Response ........................................... within +1/–3dB of a 6 dB/Octave

de-emphasis characteristic at 300 to 3000 HzFrequency Stability ..............±0.0003 % (–4 °F to +140 °F [–20 °C to +60 °C])Channel Spacing ...................................................................................25 kHzDSC Format ............................................................................ ITU-R M.493-13

20.4 GPS UNIT (GX1700)Receiver Channels .......................................................................12 ChannelsSensitivity ........................................................................Less than –130 dBmTime to First Fix ................................................1 minute typical (@Cold Start)

40 seconds typical (@ Warm Start)Geodetic Datum................................................................................... WGS84

20.5 NMEA INPUT/OUTPUTNMEA 0183 GPS Input (4800 baud) ........ GSA, GSV, GGA, GLL, GNS, RMC NMEA 0183 DSC Output (4800 baud).......................................DSC and DSE

GSA, GSV, GGA, GLL, RMC (GX1700 when set to “On”)

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20.6 DIMENSIONS

5.4” 136 mm( )

5.9” (150 mm)

3.4

”(8

5m

m)

1. ” (40.1 mm)62.6” (66 mm)

1.4” (36 mm)

0.8” (19.1 mm)

1.1” (27.7 mm)

3.4

”(8

5m

m)

2.8

”(7

1m

m)

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6.9” 174.4 mm( )

5.4” (136 mm)

5.9” (150 mm)

5.9” (150 mm)

3.4

”(8

5m

m)

4.4

”(11

0.5

mm

)

0.8” (19.1 mm)

2.7” (69.5 mm)

1.6” (40.1 mm)2.6” (65 mm)

1.4” (36 mm)1.1” (27.7 mm)

3.4

”(8

5m

m)

2.8

”(7

1m

m)

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21 FCC RADIO LICENSE INFORMATIONStandard Horizon radios comply with the Federal Communication Commis-sion (FCC) requirements that regulate the Maritime Radio Service.

21.1 STATION LICENSEAn FCC ship station license is no longer required for any vessel traveling in U.S. waters (except Hawaii) which is under 20 meters in length. However, any vessel required to carry a marine radio on an international voyage, carrying a HF single side band radiotelephone or marine satellite terminal is required to have a ship station license. FCC license forms, including appli-cations for ship (605) and land station licenses can be downloaded via the Internet at http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form605/605.html. To obtain a form from the FCC, call (888) 225-5322.

21.2 RADIO CALL SIGNCurrently the FCC does not require recreational boaters to have a Ship Radio Station License. The USCG recommends the boats registration number and the state to be used when calling another vessel.

21.3 CANADIAN SHIP STATION LICENSINGYou may need a license when traveling in Canada. If you need a license contact Industry Canada’s nearest field office or regional office or write:

Industry Canada Radio Regulatory Branch Attn: DOSP 300 Slater Street Ottawa, Ontario Canada, KIA 0C8

21.4 FCC / INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATIONThe following data pertaining to the transceiver is necessary to fill out the license application.

Type Acceptance ..........................................................................FCC Part 80Output Power.................................................1 Watt (low) and 25 Watts (high)Emission ..........................................................................16K0G3E, 16K0G2BFrequency Range ......................................................156.025 to 163.275 MHzFCC Type Number .....................................................................K6630483X3DIndustry Canada Type Approval .............................................511B-30483X3S

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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful inter-ference.

Part 15.21: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by YAESU MUSEN could void the User’s authorization to operate this device.

22 FCC NOTICENOTICE

Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void compliance with FCC Rules. Any change or modification must be approved in writing by STANDARD HORIZON.

NOTICE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help.

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Copyright 2013YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD.All rights reserved.

No portion of this manualmay be reproducedwithout the permission ofYAESU MUSEN CO., LTD.

Printed in China

YAESU USA6125 Phyllis Drive, Cypress, California 90630.www.standardhorizon.com

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